Or simply nilatik, this uniquely Ilonggo dish is referred as such for the use of coconut milk in it's preparation. Other places may just refer to it as ginata-ang kalabasa. Among the favorite of the locals, this dish is packed with vitamins and minerals from it's two main ingredients. The kalabasa, with its yellow color provides vitamin A while the malunggay, well, innumerable nutrients.
Found in almost all occasions like fiesta, birthdays, reunions and others, Ilonggos really love valenciana because most if not all have grown accustomed of having it in special gatherings at home. A complete " go, grow and glow " dish because it has the carbohydrates, protein and vitamins and minerals in just one spoonful, Valenciana is really an " occasional dish ". Here's the recipe for Valenciana