Why binignit is the ultimate ‘Lent food’ for Cebuanos

  • 📰 cebudailynews
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 32 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 16%
  • Publisher: 71%

Philippines Headlines News

Philippines Latest News,Philippines Headlines

CDNTopStories: Cooking binignit also used to be a communal affair for Cebuanos with communities cooking for each other and neighbors sharing pots of the delicacy. Read more:

In binignit, the addition of landang to thicken the sauce is what makes the dish uniquely Cebuano. | CDN file photo

Louella Eslao-Alix, a renowned Cebuano culinary artist, said that the binignit is an alternative to the usual meat dishes Cebuanos eat. Cooking binignit also used to be a communal affair for Cebuanos with communities cooking for each other and neighbors sharing pots of the delicacy. Landang is the secret ingredient to a good tasting Cebuano binignit. Alix said it must be soaked in water for 15 minutes added last to the pot for better taste and texture.

“Binignit makes me remember the unbearable heat that seems to double on Holy Week and radio dramas about the passion of Christ,” she told CDN Digital.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 8. in PH

Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Cebu City needs bigger SAP allocation – LabellaCDNTopStories: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has already made a commitment to release P823 million to fund the implementation of the Social Amelioration Program in Cebu City.
Source: cebudailynews - 🏆 8. / 71 Read more »

Homeless find home in Cebu City gyms, in need of donationsCEBU CITY, Philippines — When the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Cebu City began on March 28, 2020, the roads were cleared of people and vehicles. But the homeless stayed in their place, very visible amidst the loss of the crowd. At that time, the Department of Social Welfare and Services (DSWS) did not have […] If only I had more than enough. Hapit nami mag no work no pay. Kulbaan ko maskin naa mi balay.
Source: cebudailynews - 🏆 8. / 71 Read more »

No rest for Cebu City mayor during Holy Week 2020Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella will not be resting this Holy Week 2020.
Source: cebudailynews - 🏆 8. / 71 Read more »

116 stranded Cebuano OFWs in Luzon appeal for chance to come home to Cebu116 stranded Cebuano OFWs in Luzon due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) measures are appealing that they may be allowed to come home. No comment si madam Gwen? Classic. I feel sad for them. Lisod ang malagyo sa pamilya. But in my opinion, cant they just stay there for the meantime? Can the province or city of Cebu extend help to them? Give them shelter and relief goods? They might be carriers... who knows what they will bring here.
Source: cebudailynews - 🏆 8. / 71 Read more »

Cebu City has already cleared 773 PUMsCebu City has cleared 28 more PUMs bringing the number, who were cleared of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), to 773.
Source: cebudailynews - 🏆 8. / 71 Read more »

773 PUMs already cleared in Cebu CityCEBU CITY, Philippines — As the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) reaches the end of its second week, Cebu City has cleared more persons under monitoring (PUMs). In just one day, the Cebu City Health Department (CHD) cleared 28 more PUMs bringing the total to 773 cleared persons. The CHD also records only 59 PUMs left […]
Source: cebudailynews - 🏆 8. / 71 Read more »