Nature. Culture. History... Cuisine!
Ivatan Platter. Pension Ivatan Hometel and Restaurant. Basco, Batanes. |
Kananiz (grilled cuttlefish) |
Fried Dibang (flying fish). A Batanes Staple. |
Vunes (dried gabi stalks). |
Uvud balls (shredded banana pith with minced pork and fish flakes) |
Mrs. Tess' family hails from Pampanga and Bulacan, two provinces known for its culture rich cuisines. She presently manages Kusina Cagayana in Tuguegarao City, aside from Pension Ivatan Restaurant. To be able to offer authentic Ivatan dishes, she did extensive research about them through spending some time with Batanes elders who have first hand knowledge and skills in preparing Ivatan dishes. The dinner started after Mrs. Tess gave us some bits of information about each dish we are going to have.
Inihaw na tadyang ng Baka. |
Batanes Flavor |
Bulalo with Humahum |
Stuffed Gabi Rolls |
Batanes' own version of Bicol's pinangat was also served. The dish is consisted of Gabi rolls stuffed with dibang, gabi stalks and small amount of alamang cooked with young coconut milk. I enjoyed this dish the most as I am a fan of any food cooked with young coconut milk.
After all the many dishes served, I thought we were already done but alas! my stomach was in for a very sumptuous ride that night. We were served with a house specialty dessert: a creamy Tuge (a root crop similar to sweet potato) salad topped with grated cheese. I finally finished the dinner with a hot cup of coffee, another house blend. I left the restaurant full: of both great food... and memories!
Pension Ivatan Hometel and and Restaurant can be found just across Batanes Airport. For reservations, you may contact Mrs. Teresita De Leon Valiente at Tel. no. 373-0587 or you may visit www.pensionivatanbatanes.com online.
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More posts about Batanes:
Basco : Capital of a Beautiful Province (soon!)
Sabtang Island : Batanes' Precious Jewel
Sabtang Church and Its Historical Complex
Ivana : The Other Town (soon!)
Sabtang Church and Its Historical Complex
Ivana : The Other Town (soon!)
Mahatao : Marlboro's Home (soon!)
Uyugan : The Really Quaint Town of Batanes (soon!)
Nakakatakam talaga... hehehe... At hindi lang nakakatakam, masarap talaga actually... :)
ReplyDeleteDami naman order! Ibang level ang appetite!
ReplyDeleteHahaha... marami rin nmn po kami kumain... Hehehe... :)
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