10. Bibingka
Lechon
This type of rice cake is available in many
parts of the country, but Mandaue City is known for
its special bibingka as it is baked in a special oven
locally known as "Urnohan." Each is sold at P10.
Bibingka is a type of rice cake from the Philippines
usually eaten during the Christmas season. It is
traditionally cooked in clay pots line with banana
leaves.
1.
Considered as the "Lechon Capital of the
World," Cebu offers the best kind of lechon. One of
the public's favorites, Zubuchon has been known
for its unique style of making lechon with no MSG
and no artificial painting of the skin. "Our lechon
probabably costs more than any other lechon for
sale in the City of Cebu because of all the
ingredients and the care we put into the lechon we
call Zubuchon," said Mary Joan Danao, the
company's general manager. A kilo of its lechon
is sold at P530; the whole lechon is at P4,900
and the medium at P5,900. Nevertheless, she
believed that more than making money, their
business was created to generate employment in
Cebu.
9. Rosquillos
Originally made in Liloan Cebu, Rosquillos, a
circular shape cookie with a hole at the center, is now
one of the favorite snacks among locals and visiting
tourists. A pack of Rosquillos would cost P115.
The name means ‘’ringlet’’ in Spanish (from rosca,
"ring") and was reputedly coined by Philippine
President Sergio Osmeña. Despite sharing the
name, Philippine rosquillos are not related to the
Spanish rosquillos (better known as
rosquillas, roscos, or rosquillos de vino), which
are more akin to baked doughnuts.
2. Danggit
It is the most popular dried fish in the
province among tourists and locals. Other dried
seafood products include Pusit, Dilis, Tapa,
Buwad Pinikas are all available in Taboan. These
come from the Bantayan Island, the leading dried
fish producer in the region, and the province of
Leyte. A kilo of Danggit would normally costs
P550.
Tourists in Cebu should not forget to buy dried
Danggit as pasalubong for their relatives and
barkada back at home during their visit here in the
Queen City of South.
Danggit or Rabbit fish is a well known ''Buwad'' or
dried fish in the province and is usually served for
breakfast. Deep first danggit is best paired with
sunny side up eggs and fried rice. It is also makes a
good side dish for your lunch and dinner
8. TOrta
The one made in Argao in southern Cebu
is still the best although torta are available in many
bakeshops in Cebu. Argao's previous
Pitlagong Festival was replaced in 2011 by La
Torta Festival, a feast mainly dedicated to its
famous delicacy. The cheapest Argao-made
torta is sold at P15 to P20; the large sells at
P35 but one can buy 3 for P100.
Cebu Torta Recipe is considerably a rich recipe yet
simple and tasty that almost anyone can make.
Cebu Torta Cake is quite a popular baked product
in Visayas and all of Cebu.
3. Dried mango
Deemed as one of the Philippine most famous
export product, dried mangoes come in two varieties:
the ripe and green. Guadalupe of Cebu City is
known for producing sweet mangoes. The
price of this product ranges from P40 to P350,
depending on the quantity and brand.
Cebu’s dried mango is most famous for its distinctive
taste that will surely leave you craving for more.
Cebu’s mangoes have a sweet yet sour taste.
The ripe dried mangoes are also packed perfect for
snacks.
Dried mangoes are excellent fat-free alternatives to
sugary snacks. With its sweet and non-acidic zest,
this dried fruit product is rich in vitamins and made
from the best handpicked mangoes of Cebu. Each
bite is guaranteed to be tasty, chewy and full of
flavor.
7. Masareal
Mandaue City is where the best Mazareal
products come from. These are rectangular bars of
mixed ground peanuts and sugar, packed in white
papers. A small pack can be bought at P20
and P40 for big ones.
These sweet nibbles come in rectangular bars and
are wrapped in paper. Made from peanuts and
sugar syrup, masareal is a delightful treat for kids
and sweets-loving adults. In fact, this is a favorite
delicacy for balikbayans to bring back abroad
Today, masareal is sold in various shapes and
designs. They come in fancy silhouettes and
contours.
4. Chicharon
Carcar City is the major buying center for
the best chicharon, a deep fried pork's back fat or
pork rind.It is best eaten with spiced vinegar.
Chicharon can be bought for P600 a kilo or a
quarter of a kilo is pegged at P150.
Another tasty Cebuano pasalubong item is the
chicharon not just any chicharon, but the chicharon
from Carcar. You see, the chicharon from
Carcar is not just a snack item since it can be eaten
as a viand. It can be sautéed with vegetables and
meat or eaten as a separate dish.
6. Chorizo de Cebu
It is a special kind of the native Filipino
sausage or "longganisa," Cebu-made chorizo
is known for its sweet, spicy taste. A dozen of
large Chorizo costs P50 and the small one
sells at P25.
Cebu longganisa can be skinless or put in a hog
casing. It is a combination of sweetish and spicy
flavors. In some eating places in Cebu, they put
three to four pieces of longganisa in a stick, grilled
and served with fried rice normally served for
breakfast, evening meals and pulutan.
5. otap
Otap is an oval-shaped crunchy baked
biscuit sprinkled with sugar. It is one of Cebu's
trademarks and in-demand pasalubong
snacks. Otap's price ranges from P50 to
P300, it varies on the quantity and brand.
Shamrock Bakery and Restaurant Corporation takes
pride in having been a part of this Cebuano
distinction. For more than 50 years of excellent
baking, the Shamrock brand has become one of
Cebu’s living icons in homegrown goodness. And to
this day, Shamrock continues to earn its place in the
tastebuds of both local and foreign visitors especially
returning Filipinos or balikbayans who all delight in
Shamrock’s famous “Otap” and other baked
specialties.
bibingka LECHON
rosquillos danggit
torta dried mango
masareal chicharon