BLOGS

Erwan Heussaff is in Butuan City, Philippines to get to know its heirloom ingredients, signature dishes, and food culture throughout the years.

In the heart of Butuan, Philippines lies a culinary treasure that very few people know: Unaw. Made from the starch of the Lumbia tree, this humble ingredient sustained generations during times of hardship.

Laksoy is a rare traditional distilled liquor in the Philippines made from Nipa palm sap (Nypa fruticans).

Sinigang is a comforting sour Filipino soup that is a mix of your chosen protein, vegetables, and a souring agent–typically tamarinds.

Northern Mindanao (Region X) is an administrative region in the Philippines comprised five provinces: Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, and Camiguin.