Written By: Donita Mallillin, Edel Bless Madagiem, Shaina Juan, Antionette Madria, Agnes Manangan, Gerald Guillermo and Vincent Jimenez
Isabela has been known for its unity within diversity whereas different exotic foods were introduced by its people. Food that makes isabela unique and popular are rampantly known even outside the province hence calling the attention of the tourists, both local and foreign. The authentic foods of isabela is also one of the reason why people would love to come and visit to feel the indulgance within theirselves leaving them a priceless and extravagant experience in terms of food.
Batil Patong
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Batil Patong is known and famous throughout the province of Isabela. This noodles is cook for how many minutes, with a saucy texture putting an egg (batil) on top (patong) and a chicharon.
Pancit Cabagan
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Pancit Cabagan is serve with plenty of sauce ,well it is not a soup . The sauce is really amazing ,the saltiness of it ,is balance with the noodles giving a delicious taste .
Binallay
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One of the proud delicacies of Isabela is the binallay. It is made up of glutinous rice flour covered with banana leaves and was steamed in a low heat to achieve the sticky texture of binallay. Its sauce is made up of freshly grated coconut milk and “tagapulot”(whole raw sugar). The blending of the sticky texture of the sticky rice flour cake with the sauce leaves a very soothing feeling upon tasting it.
Dinengdeng
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Isabelinos are also fond of eating healthy foods. They plant different kinds of vegetables in their backyard, and when the vegetables are harvested they will cook it clean and very fresh. One of the known vegetable delicacies of Isabela is the “dinengdeng” made probably with mixed vegetables like “sitaw”, “pallang”, “okra”, “patani”, “bulaklak ng kalabasa” and etc. It can also be added with fish to enrich its taste. This food gives you a great feeling of being healthy.
These foods are super delicious and very affordable. Surely, your trip to Isabela will be even more fun and amazing when you tried these dishes.
These foods are super delicious and very affordable. Surely, your trip to Isabela will be even more fun and amazing when you tried these dishes.