FOOD AND TRAVEL 138

This appetizer is mostly prepared and liked by the Visayans. Visayas is one of the three principal geographical divisions of the Philippine Island.  Lukot a secretion of  the sea creature called Dunsol or Sea Hare is used as the main ingredients of the salad. A really good appetizer rich in nutrients. Mostly found in the seaside area and fish market. This is very cheap around 10 to 15 pesos.The locals don't sell this per kilo. They usually contain a handful of it on banana leaves. Here is a recipe called Kinilaw na Lukot in Visayan. Ingredients:   Lukot (Sea Hare Secretion) 2 pcs. Tomatoes 1 large Red Onion 3 pcs. Red/Green Chilli 1 small Ginger (minced) 1/2 teaspoon tablespoon Salt Coconut Vinegar  1 medium Cucumber 1 medium lemon or calamansi  Easy to prepare Wash the Sea Hare secretion in a flowing water. There's no need to cook. Just combine all the ingredients. Saltiness and spiciness depends on your preference. Lemon ...

Sweet  Potato, a root crop is common in the Philippines. You can usually find this grown in the countryside. In the city, sweet potatoes and sweet potato leaves are available in the supermarket but you can surely find these in the local market. Sweet potatoes are sold by kilos and the leaves are usually by bunch. Here's a salad recipe out of potato leaves. Sweet Potato leaves Salad   Ingredients: Sweet Potato Leaves (Camote tops) 2 pcs. Tomatoes 1 large Red Onion 3 pcs. Red/Green Chilli 1 small Ginger 1/2 teaspoon tablespoon Salt 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar (I prefer) Anchovy (optional) 1 medium lemon or calamansi Water How to prepare In a deep pan boil water. Once the water is boiled, add the sweet potato leaves don't include the stem.  Take the leaves right away after 30 seconds. Soaking it for a long time will  make the leaves overcooked. Let it cool and dry Slice the tomatoes, onions, Red/Green Chilli, Ginger....