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Sayongsong is a traditional Filipino steamed sweet rice cake distinctively served in cone-shaped banana leaves. [1] It exists in Surigao del Norte and other areas of the Caraga Region of northeastern Mindanao, as well as the southeastern Visayas (Bohol, Samar, Leyte) where it is known as sarungsong or alisuso and the Bicol Region where it is known as balisungsong.
Binaki ([ˈbɪ.nɑ.kiʔ]) or pintos is a type of steamed corn sweet tamales from two regions in the Philippines – Bukidnon and Bogo, Cebu. They are distinctively wrapped in corn husks and are commonly sold as pasalubong and street food in Northern Mindanao and Cebu. It is sometimes anglicized as "steamed corn cakes".
Roscas Two pieces of the Leyte "roscas" joined together for presentation. Alternative names Rosca de biscocho Type Cookie, pastry, biscuit Course snack, dessert Place of origin Philippines Region or state Leyte and Samar Main ingredients lard, anise, flour, sugar, butter, and egg yolks Variations with tuba palm wine as liqueur ingredient In Philippine cuisine, roscas or biscochos de roscas ...
Kalamay is a popular pasalubong (the Filipino tradition of a homecoming gift). They are often eaten alone, directly from the packaging. [1] Kalamay is also used in a variety of traditional Filipino dishes as a sweetener, [2] including the suman and the bukayo. It can also be added to beverages like coffee, milk, or hot chocolate.
The pie was originally a delicacy only available in the Philippines, but blast freezing technology has allowed buko pie-makers the ability to export. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] As it has become easier to transport and more accessible around the world, people are able to buy it as a pasalubong or homecoming present after having visited the Philippines. [ 5 ]
The pasalubong serves as a 'sample' of another region's specialty, bringing different Filipino cultures closer together. They can also simply be gifts likely to be appreciated. [3] Unlike western gifts, pasalubong are not wrapped, but are given as is. The person who gives the pasalubong can also freely partake of the gift.
The name is derived from Spanish pastel ("cake"). In addition to the original yema filling, pastel also feature other fillings, including ube, mocha, macapuno, cheese, chocolate, durian, jackfruit, and mango, among others. Pastel is regarded as a pasalubong (regional specialty gifts) of Camiguin Island and nearby Cagayan de Oro City. Polvorón
Pastel de Camiguín, (lit. ' Camiguin cake ') or simply pastel, is a Filipino soft bun with yema (custard) filling originating from the province of Camiguin.The name is derived from Spanish pastel ("cake").