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EAT: Bacolod's Manokan Country

By: Chan-Chan Torres on April 17, 2020 / comment : 0 , , , , ,

Bacolod's famous chicken inasal



When I was in high school, I used to pass by Cuadra-Gatuslao Sts. every day coming home from school because that was where the jeepney terminal going to our place was located. On that street corner, I’d see small chicken stands with piles of chicken in barbecue sticks waiting to be grilled. People would line up to buy their favorite inasal—that’s what Negrenses call anything that’s barbecued.
Bacolod's Pride
They sold chicken thighs/legs, wings (pakpak), chicken ass (isol), pecho (breast), tina-e, (intestines) and more. Sugba chorizo, pork barbecue and inasal na tinapay (pan de siosa) were also included in the assortment. Later on, these chicken stalls were transferred to a more accessible place at the city’s reclamation area (now M. Ferrero St.) and it became known as Manokan Country.
Charbroiled chicken barbecue with a hint of 'tanglad' 
Manokan Country is a long alley of food stalls serving authentic chicken inasal, seafood and other turo-turo style selections (different kinds of viands). Here, customers can dine and drink in the food stalls, they are not air-conditioned though.  Hmmn, who would think that these chicken barbecue stalls I used to see near the jeepney terminal would later on become one of Bacolod’s iconic landmarks?  Whenever I mention about my hometown, people would always associate Bacolod with chicken inasal and how good it tastes.

   As years passed, versions of chicken inasal recipes continued to evolve and even homemakers would create new flavors of the chicken inasal marinade.  But as the saying goes, nothing beats the original, the simpler the flavor, the tastier the inasal is.

  If you will go there and order, they will give utensils to those who want to use them but chicken inasal is best enjoyed when eaten by hand. So, while waiting for the inasal, you can make your dipping sauce (sawsawan) of sinamak (spiced vinegar), soy sauce, fresh chili and calamansi.
The tastiest chicken barbeque in PH
 But for now, while we are still on ECQ (enhanced community quarantine) mode due to COVI-19, I can just imagine and look forward to when I can hail a jeepney going to Manokan Country again and grab a stick of inasal at my favorite stall. I pray…the sooner the better.

EAT: Dalgona Coffee, something sweet and refreshing for summer

By: Jing Javier on April 03, 2020 / comment : 0 , , , ,

Dalgona Coffee




What is trending today, might be forgotten tomorrow. But in the case of the "Dalgona Coffee" and "Dalgona Milo," since these two are so easy-peasy to do, readily available and very satisfying, I guess this will stick with us through the years.

 Since marami na tayong nakikitang recipe ng "Dalgona Coffee," bigyan ko muna kayo ng brief background nito:
A combination of instant coffee and powered chocolate
Nag-originate ito sa India, Pakistan at Macau at tinawag nila itong "whipped coffee" or "beaten coffee." Para itong reverse cappucino na binubuo ng milk, coffee at sugar. Mas nakakuha ng attention ito nang ang isang Korean actor named Jung II-Woo ay bumiyahe sa Macau at natikman ito at pinangalanan n'yang "Dalgona," derived from their traditional Korean Sponge candy of the same name and color. Nagsimula lang last January ang recall nito sa mga netizens worldwide and they continue to post and upload their different attempts sa TikTok, YouTube, Facebook & Instagram.

 Today, ishe-share ko naman sa inyo ang isa ring trending na inumin ngayon lalo na for the bagets na swak na swak sa panahon ngayong summer! Ang "Dalgona Milo."

 Simple concoction:
4 tbsp All Purpose Cream (chilled) or Cake Emulsifier
4-5 tbsp of Milo
2 tbsp white sugar
Ice
Fresh Milk
Here's the very easy procedure:
A refreshing concoction for summer
1. Just put the all purpose cream sa isang mixing bowl then i-whip mo 'yun either using an electric hand mixer or kung wala pwede rin ang wire whisk or fork lang.

 2. Kapag na-mix mo na ang all purpose cream, ilagay mo na ang Milo at sugar. Just continue mixing until maging "foamy" ito (tiyaga lang talaga lalo kapag manual).

 3. I-prepare mo na ang cube ice sa isang baso then lagyan mo na rin ng fresh milk ( about 2/3 lang ng glass).

 4. Lastly, pour the "Milo Mixture" on top. At dahil flexible din itong drink na 'to, pwede kayong maglagay ng gusto n'yo pang toppings like oreo, crushed biscuits, whipped cream, choco chips, marshmallows or anything na gusto n'yo at babagay sa "Dalgona Milo."
Enjoy!

EAT: Bacolod's Batchoy, the local merienda for all seasons

By: Chan-Chan Torres on March 22, 2020 / comment : 0 , , , , , , , ,

Batchoy, a Bacolod City's pride




Want something hot to satisfy your cold summer nights craving?
A bowl of piping hot batchoy will surely be a hit!

 Batchoy is a favorite meryenda for the Ilonggos and Bacolodnons as well, ke umuulan o mainit ang panahon, a batchoyan is a go to place for those who want something that will satisfy their tummies, at talagang masarap pa. Piping hot bowl of batchoy with a pair of Manapla Puto–a perfect combo to fill my hungry tummy

Batchoy originated from La Paz, a district in Iloilo City in the the province of Iloilo, island of Panay. Later on, Ilonggos around the region created their own version of how they would prepare and cook this noodle dish. The specialty crossed the waters to Negros Island because as history says, folks from Iloilo would travel to Negros for either business or leisure. Others later on relocated to some parts of the province while most of them opted to stay in Bacolod.


Sarap!
At present, there are local restaurants in the city that include batchoy as one of the stars in their menu. Even in carinderias and small eateries anyone can order this Ilonggo noodle fare. It’s easy to prepare and one can even make his/her own homemade version. In fact, most of the ingredients are readily available in the public market. Just make sure the pork innards are well cleaned before cooking.

In Bacolod, some of the restaurants that serve Batchoy are 21 Restaurant, Super Batchoy House, Chinky’s, Roli’s, Ted’s and Quan. Of course, hindi papatalbog ang mga karinderya sa kanto, may sarili rin silang version ng batchoy.

A bowl of special batchoy usually has the following ingredients:

batchoy noodles
thinly sliced pork liver
thinly sliced pork meat
pork intestine (chopped)
1 fresh egg (optional)
bits and pieces of crunchy pork cracklings (chicharon)
loads of toasted garlic
sping onions (chopped)
batchoy broth
Batchoy with egg
Others establishments add extra trimmings such as the very sinful pork brain (Oh, your cholesterol pleaaase!), and other pork innards but I prefer to have my own batchoy fix without these cholesterol-loaded stuff. As long as the broth is flavorful and the noodles are firm, a bowl of special batchoy is enough for me. And I really do get excited as I smell that strong garlicky aroma while it’s being served. Come to Bacolod soon!

EAT: Quan's traditional Ilongo delicacies and sud-an

By: Chan-Chan Torres on March 04, 2020 / comment : 0 , , , , , , , ,

A Negrense old-time favorite 



Let’s go to Quan!” I remember my college friends used to say during break time in school….and that was more than two decades ago. Quan was then a small eatery that sold mostly kakanin and Ilonggo food fare—inday-inday (palitaw), sapin-sapin, maja blanca, cassava cake, ube cassava cake, panara, chicken pie, hopia, puto, puto tikoy, bibingka, suman, napoleones, pitsi-pitsi, turon, egg tart, puto pao and more. 

Over the years, QUAN’s menu has developed and they now serve lunch and pinoy meryenda that suits the Ilonggo taste buds. With price that’s easy on the pocket, you may savor their delicious food selections such as Batchoy, siopao, dinuguan with puto, sisig with rice, chicken tinola, bicol express, chicken curry, and other rice meals
A family owned restaurant, this sweet kakanin story was started by the mother and daughter tandem of Agnes Cuenca and Chole Cuenca-Chua in the early 90’s. From their first store in North Drive, Bacolod City they have branched out to different areas in the city, 

in Talisay and one in Makati City. While Chole takes care mostly of the marketing aspect, her mom Agnes is the one in charge of the kitchen. To ensure food safety and consistency in the taste and flavor of their products, Quan management conducts strict quality inspection on all their products. 

A Bacolod home grown restaurant, Quan has maintained its quality and taste and even improved its restaurant to serve customers better. Quan’s newly renovated branch in North Drive has become more spacious and well-lit. It can seat more or less 60-70 persons. My Favorite Quan Picks? 
Kansi, Negrense's own version of bulalo
Whenever I crave for Quan products, I’d go to the nearest mall where they have an outlet. I like Quan’s inday-inday (palitaw), panara and cassava cake. Aside from the kakanin, they also offer packed baked goodies like wheat bread stick, garlic stick bread, whole wheat/pesto munchies. NO SUGAR snacks are also among their best sellers. Other additions to the menu are made to order cakes, pastries and party bilao packs which are very convenient to bring to gatherings like birthdays, family occasions, and parties. 

No Sud-An? Go to Quan! They also launched their ready to cook line “Sud An” (Ilonggo word for viand or ulam) packed in microwavable containers. If you are always on the go and you lack time to prepare your food yet want the taste of home cooked meals, then you can always drop by Quan. Get ready to heat viands like callos, caldereta, siomai, sisig, kare-kare, pata and lengua which are among Quan’s Sud An choices.
A top seller spicy chicken dish at Quan
I was able to taste their siomai and it’s really good! One of the yummiest I’ve tried. It has lean ground pork wrapped in thick siomai wrapper. Best eaten with chili sauce, yuuum! (insert picture) Quan has outlets/branches scattered around Bacolod so even if you live quite far, don’t worry, surely there’s an outlet near you. For orders/inquiries, contact: QUAN North Drive—(034) 434-9987/709-0677 La Salle—(034) 434-6379/ 708-5055 East—-(034) 709 9095 Lopues Araneta—-(034) 435-6559 Robinson’s Supermarket—- (034) 476-1518 Gaisano Araneta—(034) 707-8440 SM Food Court—-(034) 213-8678 Phoenix Gas Station (Locsin San Sebastian St.) —- (934) 7042132 Manila Branch: 1797 Dian St. Palanan, Makati Tel number: (02) 833-58-43
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