We often associate places with the
products that made them famous, or landmarks that have, as people commonly
say, put those places “on the map.”
When one mentions “puto,” the placers we think of are
Binan.
For “lanzones.” It’s Paete, for
“eggs.” Sta. Maria. Then also, are the “ensaymadas” of Malolos, the “balut”
of Pateros, the “bachoy of
One place, however, is noted only for
one but several products… Malabon,
“the “food capital” of Metro Manila!
Patis, the ubiquitous fish sauce Filipinos can’t live
without, with counterparts in other parts of Asia (petis in Indonesia, nam
pla in Thailand); tinapang bangus, milkfish smoked to a golden brown color,
its flaky white texture interspersed with fat layers of gelatinous belly.
No family gathering would be complete without a dessert of
Malabon’s monggo ice cream, shaped like a barrel and teetering precariously
on popsicle sticks, it has a sparkling milky flavor crowned with sprinkling
of sweet, brown mongo beans.
And on top of it all, Malabon remains to have the knack of
turning out the best pansit..” Pansit Malbon,” the undisputed gourmet’s
delight. Every strand of noodle is coated with a bright orange savory sauce,
all neatly arranged in bilao and topped with generous helpings of sliced
shrimps, vegetables, squid, chicharon, and oysters.
Because of these , the city of Malabon, spearheaded by
YAMAN and Malabon METRO, supported by Mana Pilipinas Folk Arts Assn., Inc.,
have more than enough reasons to celebrate.
On December 1-10, 2005, join us as we launch the first “Luglugan Festival” in celebration of rich tapestry of food as only Malabon can offer
