Ilocos' Must Try

I still can't get over Ilocos so am posting some of the (actual) foods we tried there. I personally LOVE the poque-poque and bagnet. Hmmm... I know what you're thinking, you silly!

What we tried is the empanada in Batac. It has some veggies, Ilocos' longganisa and egg. Tip -- try it with an over easy egg! very mouthwatering! =)

Batac's Empanada

Dinengdeng with utong is more like a fish soup with different kinds of veggies. Veggies includes the utong (Ilocano word for what we know as string beans), river spinach, squash blossoms, taro and a lot more. I just don't know what kind of fish it is. I asked it but failed to remember. Oh man! Memory gap!

Dinengdeng with utong

Crispy dinuguan tastes like the usual dinuguan but the pork is deep fried instead. That's it.

Crispy dinuguan

Bagnet is more like an Ilocos version of crispy pata but I tell you, don't be deceived. Once you pop, you can't stop!

Crispy bagnet

Poque-poque is like ensaladang talong (eggplant salad) but much more different in taste and texture. This is really a must try and believe me, you'll gonna ask for more!

Poque-poque

Pasta Ilocandia is made of Ilocos' famous longganisa and fresh tomatoes. It is usually eaten with wheat bread -- a healthy choice! Nah, not really!

Pasta Ilocandia

This is what we're all dying to try -- pinakbet pizza. Shrimp paste or fish sauce is out and replaced with a quick melt cheese. Am just thinking though if it would be better with mozarella. Yum! We ordered half of it and half of their all-meat since we're too scared to have the dinuguan pizza. Hehe.

All-meat and pinakbet pizza

That's about it. Make sure to try these. Bon appetite!

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