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Fresh and fiery
Negrense
This Negros Occidental
kinilaw is the only one made
with
itlog na maalat
(salted
red egg). Some people even
add
tausi
(black beans) for
an extra bite of saltiness.
Shredded strips of green
mango, slivers of white radish
and red onions, and a dose of
local white vinegar add to the
tangy flavour. When mixed in
thoroughly, the itlog na maalat
lends the sauce a rich texture
and an ochre hue. Though
it’s unusual for kinilaw, the
Negrense version also includes
kalamay
(brown sugar), which
plays to the sweet tooth of
those raised in the sugar bowl
of the Philippines.
