Top 10 Food Delicacies in Western Visayas, Region VI

Western Visayas, also known as Region VI, is located in the central part of the Philippines. It is composed of six provinces: Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental. The region is known for its diverse cuisine, influenced by Spanish, Chinese, and Malay cultures. Here are the top 10 food delicacies in Western Visayas:

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1. Chicken Inasal

   Chicken Inasal is a grilled chicken dish that originated from Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of vinegar, calamansi juice, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and annatto oil, which gives it a distinct orange color. It is then grilled over charcoal, giving it a smoky and slightly sweet flavor. Chicken Inasal is usually served with garlic rice, calamansi, and soy sauce.

2. Kadyos Baboy Langka

   Kadyos Baboy Langka is a hearty stew that originated from Iloilo. It is made with kadyos beans, pork belly, and unripe jackfruit, simmered in a broth of shrimp paste, onions, and tomatoes. The dish is rich and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness from the jackfruit. It is best served with steamed rice.

3. Batchoy

   Batchoy is a noodle soup that originated from Iloilo City. It is made with thin noodles, pork broth, pork meat, liver, and intestines, topped with crispy pork rinds, scallions, and garlic. The dish is hearty and comforting, perfect for a rainy day.

4. La Paz Batchoy

   La Paz Batchoy is a variation of Batchoy that originated from La Paz, Iloilo. It is made with the same ingredients as the original Batchoy, but with the addition of crushed pork cracklings, fried garlic, and a boiled egg. It is best served with calamansi and chili sauce.

5. Pancit Molo

   Pancit Molo is a dumpling soup that originated from Molo, Iloilo. It is made with thin wonton wrappers filled with ground pork, shrimp, and water chestnuts, cooked in a chicken broth with garlic and scallions. It is a comforting dish that is perfect for cold weather.

6. Inubarang Manok

   Inubarang Manok is a chicken soup that originated from Antique. It is made with native chicken, ubad (young coconut meat), and malunggay leaves, simmered in a broth of ginger, onions, and garlic. The dish is light and refreshing, perfect for a hot day.

7. Binakol

   Binakol is a chicken soup that originated from Aklan. It is made with native chicken, coconut water, and young coconut meat, simmered in a broth of ginger, onions, and lemongrass. The dish is light and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness from the coconut.

8. Adobo nga Baka

   Adobo nga Baka is a beef stew that originated from Capiz. It is made with beef, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves, simmered until tender. The dish is savory and slightly sour, with a tangy flavor from the vinegar.

9. Pinasugbo

   Pinasugbo is a sweet snack that originated from Guimaras. It is made with thinly sliced saba bananas, coated in caramelized brown sugar and sesame seeds, and fried until crispy. The dish is sweet and crunchy, perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth.

10. Mango Pizza

    Mango Pizza is a unique dish that originated from Guimaras, a province known for its sweet mangoes. The pizza dough is rolled out and spread with cheese, typically a blend of mozzarella and cheddar. The fresh mangoes are sliced and arranged on top of the cheese. The pizza is then baked in the oven until the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted. The result is a sweet and savory pizza with a tropical twist, perfect for those who love the combination of sweet and salty flavors. Mango Pizza has become a popular dish in Guimaras and can be found in many local restaurants and pizza parlors.

To see the top 10 cuisines in other Visayas regions, check these ones below:

Top 10 cuisines in Eastern Visayas

Top 10 cuisines in Central Visayas