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MIMAROPA Region

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  • Adobong Pugita

Adobong pugita is a Filipino specialty originating from Occidental Mindoro. This adobo dish is made with mature octopus that's cooked in a combination of vinegar and soy sauce. Other common ingredients include garlic, onions, oil, and bay leaves for flavoring.

 

The octopus is marinated, drained, then placed into a pan with sautéed garlic and onions. The dish is seasoned with salt and pepper and it's then traditionally served warm with steamed rice on the side. The key to success is to cook the octopus quickly, because it becomes rubbery and chewy if overcooked.

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ORIGIN: OCCIDENTAL MINDORO

RECIPE:

  • 3/4 kilo octopus, clean thoroughly and slice

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 bulb onion, chopped

  • 2 thumb-size ginger, sliced

  • 1 1/2 cup water

  • 1/2 cup white vinegar

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • Oil

  • Pepper to taste

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PLACES WHERE WE CAN FIND THIS FOOD:

  1. PAMANA RESTAURANT

  2. SYUDAD RESTAURANT

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  • Ginataang Puso ng Saging

Ginataang puso ng saging is a traditional Filipino dish originating from Occidental Mindoro. It's made with a combination of banana blossoms (puso ng saging), diced pork, and chili peppers cooked in coconut sauce. Other ingredients include onions, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

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The onions and garlic are sautéed, and when they're soft, banana blossoms are added to the mix, followed by vinegar, coconut milk, and chili peppers. The combination is simmered until the liquid is reduced, and the dish is then seasoned and served warm, traditionally with steamed rice on the side.

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ORIGIN: OCCIDENTAL MINDORO

RECIPE:

  • 1 1/2 cups banana blossom sliced and cleaned

  • 40 grams Knorr Ginataang Gulay Mix

  • 1/2 cup ground pork

  • 8 pieces shrimp shell and head removed

  • 5 pieces Thai chili pepper

  • 1 piece onion chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic minced

  • Ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 1/2 cups water

  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil

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PLACES WHERE WE CAN FIND THIS FOOD:

  1. PAUPATRI RESTAURANT

  2. HARBOR VIEW RESTAURANT

  3. JIM’S KITCHEN

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  • Bibingka

Bibingka is a traditional Philippine Christmas food. It is usually eaten along with puto bumbóng as a snack after attending the nine-day Simbang Gabi ('Night mass', the Filipino version of Misa de Gallo) and, therefore, it is commonly found sold near the vicinity of churches. In the municipalities of Baliuag and San Miguel, Bulacan, bibingka is sold along with a complimentary serving of fresh salabat.

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ORIGIN: SAN MIGUEL, BULACAN

RECIPE:

  • 1 cup rice flour

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

  • 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 cup coconut milk

  • 1/4 cup fresh milk

  • 1 piece salted duck egg sliced

  • 1/2 cup grated cheese

  • 3 pieces raw eggs

  • Pre-cut banana leaf

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PLACES WHERE WE CAN FIND THIS FOOD:

  1. Nanay Meliza's Bibingka at Putobungbong

  2. Ferino's Bibingka Katipunan

  3. Masing's Bibingka

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