Going to different
places would mean new adventures. Even
with food, it is always an adventure to try something which is intriguing. One needs to have an open mind and a willing
spirit even for just a test taste. In
this manner, if ever you have a host, they’ll have a good impression on you.
My host for my Leyte trip
kept on urging me to try one of their exotic food, the “one set”. I tried to ask what is “one set” but he said
that I’ll soon find out about it. Since
I am not that adventurous about foods, I just said I’ll give it a try if my I
can stomach it.
My friend’s uncle
promised to prepare “one set” for me in order to complete my experience in
their place. It was an all boys affair
at around 9am. The moment we entered the
nipa hut where they spend their drinking session all the time, the “one set”
was already ready.
“One set” is made up of
carabao’s hide, chest with nipples, testicles, and penis. This stuff is a prized delicacy among the
locals and they enjoy this food over rounds of “bahal.” Actually, there is nothing special about the
way it was prepared. It was boiled in
water with spices until the meat becomes tender. Once it becomes tender, the different body
parts will be sliced into bite sizes.
And if you are not aware about its composition, you cannot determine
afterwards what kind of carabao part you are eating.
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