Ilonggo's food delicacies

 

Lapaz Batchoy

Batchoy is a noodle soup made with pork organs, crushed pork cracklings, chicken stock, beef loin and round noodles. Its origins can be traced to the district of La Paz, Iloilo City in the Philippines, hence it is oftentimes referred to as La Paz Batchoy.

Pancit Molo

Pancit Molo is named after the old Chinese district of the city, which is Molo. This dumpling soup with pork or chicken filling wrapped in wonton wrapper is always present at many culinary occasions.

Chicken Inasal

Chicken Inasal - is a grilled chicken dish and one of the well known Ilonggo dishes. This is done by marinating chicken pieces in a unique blend of spices and grilling them until done.

Vegetables soup of Ilonggo 

Vegetable soup-is a healthy dish and very rich in fiber which is very important in our digestion. Laswa is best served immediately while the vegetables are still firm. It is a great side dish for anything fried especially with fried fish or shrimp

Dessert's

Maja Blanca

Maja Blanca is a Filipino dessert made from coconut milk, cornstarch, and sugar. Often called Coconut Pudding, this luscious dessert is easy to make and the ingredients are very common.Unknown to many, the original Maja Blanca Recipe does not include corn and milk. In this recipe, I added whole sweet kernel corn and condensed milk for added taste and a more creamy texture

Buttered Pandeciosa

Buttered pandeciosa, long toasted bread with margarine. Another perfect partner for their coffee is a slice or two of the Ube Brazos de Mercedes sold at La Paz Bakeshop located just outside the market.