FLAVOURS OF ILOILO

Another Ilonggo dish named after its main ingredients is the kadyos, manok kag ubad . Kadyos is a local legume, though also found in other parts of the country but most recognizable in Ilonggo cooking. It comes in pods and ranges from deep violet to green in color and makes a purplish broth (for violet beans).  Native chicken or darag , is most commonly used when making the dish but one can also used broilers. But the free range chicken gives better flavour to the dish. And ubad , yes it's with an A, is the pith of the banana tree. Aside from being a sort of extender to the dish, it also creates a a different texture and it is almost flavourless. Read more about Ubad .

Here's a very easy vegetable recipe that even non-seasoned (no pun intended) cooks can do like a boss. In just minutes, one can make this delicious side dish that goes well with fried or grilled meat or fish.  INGREDIENTS Okra, sliced into bite sized pieces Kangkong, cleaned and hardstalks removed Butter Garlic, chopped Onions, chopped Seasoning (salt, liquid seasoning like soy sauce,etc PROCEDURE Method 1 Saute garlic and onions in heated butter Add and toss okra slices. Cover for 2-3 minutes Add and toss kangkong. Season to you desired taste   Method 2 Place okra, onion and garlic microwave-safe container and cook inside microwave oven for a minute. Add kangkong and butter then microwave for another minute Mix, add seasoning and serve.  Add fried garlic toppings if desired.