Backpacking in the Philippines 19: Found the Filipino Lechon, very large with a unique sauce laoag local food

Backpacking in the Philippines 19: Found the Filipino Lechon, very large with a unique sauce laoag local food

Hello, I'm mr.hotsia. Today, I want to take everyone to experience some amazing food in the Philippines once again. This time, I'm in the city ofLaoagA city with a unique local food charm, and most importantly, the “Filipino Lechon” which is very large. I just discovered it this time. I can say it’s definitely different from our local lechon in appearance, taste, and especially the secret sauce recipe that I’m still trying to uncover.

First, I have to say that Laoag is a city that impressed me with its authentic local vibe. There is a lively morning market as I mentioned in my articleBackpacking in the Philippines 4: Exploring the Morning Market, Eating Laoag Street Foodwhich is where I saw various local lifestyles and foods. But this time, I focused on unique and harder-to-find dishes.

After walking around the market for a while, I was drawn to a large lechon displayed in front of a small shop on a street. The aroma of crispy roasted pork skin was drifting from afar. The sauce poured over the lechon had an unusual color, not like the dipping sauce we have for lechon. So, I had to try it immediately.

The Filipino Lechon I found is special because the pig is very large, with dense meat and very crispy skin. The roasted skin is beautifully golden. The taste is both salty and sweet at the same time, with some herbs mixed in the sauce that give it a unique dimension. The sauce is tangy and sweet, like a sauce made from local fruits combined with spices fragrant with pepper and garlic. I think anyone who loves lechon must not miss this dish.

What I love most about backpacking trips is trying authentic local food that’s not just popular with tourists but truly eaten by locals. This Filipino Lechon in Laoag fits perfectly. Besides being delicious, it offers a genuine cultural eating experience.

Besides lechon, there are other interesting local dishes here. For example, I once tried intensely flavored grilled chicken with hidden Lao-style spices in a bustling market atmosphere. If you love authentic local food, I recommend trying it, especially visiting the market in the morning to see the true faces of food and people living traditional lifestyles.

If you like this kind of feeling, I recommend reading the articleCruising Laos 2: Raw and Unmatched, Kha Mu Local Market Deep in the Forest by the Mekong River in Laosthat I wrote, as it shows the lifestyle and diverse food culture of rural Lao people, some of which is similar to the food in Laoag.

Back to Laoag again, I want to say this city is not just a hub for large lechon but also a connection point of food culture blending Filipino and local Lao styles. Every dish tells a story and carries the charm of a fascinating lifestyle.

For anyone planning to travel to the Philippines like me, backpacking to find delicious food in markets, I suggest setting aside a full day to explore the market and try local dishes. You will definitely find unique food like I did. And if you enjoy this atmosphere, don’t forget to read the articleBackpacking in the Philippines 5: Hotel Breakfast in Laoag, Philippines (Casa De Renzo hotel laoag Philippines)to prepare before your journey.

Finally, if you like my food and travel videos, you can watchBackpacking in the Philippines 19: Found the Filipino Lechon, very large with a unique sauce laoag local foodon my YouTube channel to see clear visuals and the real feeling of eating on site without any editing.

For today, I, mr.hotsia, have to say goodbye. See you again in the next travel article. Goodbye!