In the highlands, meat is smoked and preserved, and the dishes are rustic and strongly flavored. Etag, a salted and smoked pork, is a good example.
What to look for
- EtagSalt-cured, smoked pork from the Igorot tradition.
- PinikpikanA traditional chicken dish cooked with etag and local greens.
- TapeyA traditional rice wine often served at gatherings.