🍖 Bagnet & Pinakbet with Bagnet – A Crispy-Savory Ilocano Experience

 

When in Vigan, one dish you simply can’t leave without trying is the iconic Bagnet—a crunchy, golden slab of deep-fried pork belly that Ilocanos proudly call their own.

During my visit, I asked a local how it gets that extra crispy bite, and they shared a little secret: Bagnet is sun-dried for hours after boiling, then deep-fried to perfection. No wonder it's this crunchy!

🍤 Vigan Ukoy Recipe and Tips: Crispy Filipino Shrimp Fritters

Ukoy, sometimes spelled Okoy, is a beloved Filipino appetizer known for its golden, crispy texture and flavorful shrimp filling. Traditionally, it’s made using unpeeled small shrimps, which give it a distinct crunch and savory flavor. Some variations use peeled shrimp, but the unpeeled kind adds to that irresistible crispiness.


🌟 What Makes Vigan Ukoy Special?

Unlike the usual Ukoy, the famous Vigan Ukoy is made from galapong — a sticky rice dough — mixed with shrimps, onions, spring onions, and a blend of spices. This batter creates a unique texture and a deeper flavor profile.

Leyte Province: The Promised Land

Leyte is an island in the Philippines that consists of two provinces, Leyte Province (Northern Leyte) & Southern Leyte. The province is known for the longest bridge in the Philippines, the San Juanico Bridge, that connects the provinces of Leyte and Samar.  Seems impossible but former President Marcos made it possible, for his wife Imelda Romualdez Marcos, so people say.
 
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