When people say they want DIET or reduce the amount of food being consumed to maintain ideal body weight and mass index, then they could immediately seek the root crops which are considered as tribal food diet that is usually found in the backyard or even in the old market. These root crops examples are kamote, banana (saging) and corn (mais) that are mostly organic which means it is very healthy and rich in nutrients that is cooked through boiling only so it will not be mixed with unhealthy components like oil or preservatives.
So to make a distinction among the different tribal dishes available and how it represents the history among Filipino people, here are some information about them. Initially, we will start with the province of our dear president which is Davao. L’lulot dishes that are found in Davao Oriental are technically local cuisines among tribe of Mandaya. These are usually composed of meat (pork, chicken or shrimp) that is cooked in a bamboo along with coconut milk with a mix of ginger, onions and garlic (can add lemon grass or salay that is common ingredients). Mudfish (locally known as hito) can also be an option in preparing L’lulot.
Mandaya delicacy such as Yombol’l that is very delicious with rice being wrapped in banana leaves that is somewhat similar to suman among Luzon people. Also, Amik can do the trick to lessen the satiated feeling since it is made up of powdered rice and coconut milk, sugar (glucose) which is poured in coconut shell to make a holes and mold them when fried.
While Lyurot is found among local tribe of Mansake in Campostella Valley that is cooked also in bamboo chambers with coconut milk and a lot of chilies (green and red) and egg plant. Since it is very spicy, it was also called as Mansake or Mansaka warrior’s food. Brave people will enjoy the taste, the spiciness and umami taste it brings. Addition to this, Panyalam is a local delicacy they are very proud of. It is made up of sugar, crushed or powdered rice and coconut mill that is cooked deep fry.
These are only of a few tribal dishes which is very delicious and could be recommended for different native cuisine restaurant or exotic food in the country.
