Kakaibang Food Trip!
Souvenirs in Bataan
Tinapa Pasalubong
Cebu has its own ‘danggit’ when it comes to dried fish, but Bataan has their own delicacy named ‘tinapa’. This is very common as a homecoming treat or locally known as pasalubong. The milkfish or ‘bangus’ is the top choice for tinapa that comes in boneless and savory, ready for that craving appetite. Tinapa can be sold at the market of Balanga city. Danggit is also available within Bataan to save you some time when buying goods as a homecoming treat for your own family.
Cashew Butter
This can be comparative to peanut butter, which is also creamy, decadent, and yummy. This can be used as ingredient for ‘kare-kare’, which is a local term for dish cooked with curry. Cashew is harvested in Bagac town which provide the main ingredient of the butter. This should be perfect for locals, foreigners and balikbayans or returning migrant local citizens.
Ube de Leche- Halaya
Ube Halaya in the market is its silky smooth creaminess. Because they don't use preservatives, this spoils very quickly. Each spoonful is a massage to the tongue with an explosion of purple yam flavor making it difficult to stop yourself from consuming this.
Cashew Prunes
Cashew Prunes have a nice chewy texture and not overly sweetened. This is a great alternative to candies. If we recall correctly, it is priced at 100 php per pack.
Montey's Buko Pie
From the town of Morong Bataan is Montey's Buko Pie. A whole pie costs only 150 php
What we love about Montey's Buko Pie is that:
It is not too sweet therefore, Bringing out the natural young coconut flavor
The custard has a soft creamy and gelatinous texture
The crisp of the crust is addictive to munch on
There is a generous amount of young coconut flesh