Delicacies
Nobody leaves the island without being able to taste the sweetness of Bohol’s delicacy and the inviting aroma of Boholano cuisine. If you care to satisfy your sweet tooth, then it is indeed a must that you try all of these goodies. You could also bring home souvenirs to share your definition of sweetness to your loved ones.
This is one of the must-try treats when visiting Bohol. Though calamay is known across that country (with other names), nothing beats the Calamay from Jagna, enclosed in a coconut shell and sealed with a red band. It is a concoction of glutinous rice, sugar, coconut milk and some peanuts.
This is a signature Boholano recipe and only here you can find cookies shaped like a miniature Chocolate Hills (the famous attraction of Bohol) or Hershey Kisses. It is basically made of high-quality peanuts and eggs, baked crisp to bring that nutty crunch in every bite. Every department stores and souvenir shops have displays of these delicious pasalubongs.
Crunchy treats that are cultured “Super Worms” that have been fed with organic food like fresh fruits and vegetables and then flavored with sugar, salt and chili powder. It is rich in protein! Chichaworms are packaged as “exotic” treats for tourists in tr avel destinations.
Dried fruits are an all-time Philippine favourite. Most common are dried mango’s, but you can also buy guava and even sour tamarind.
It is a purple variety of yam, for which Bohol is famous.
A famous Filipino recipe and can be seen in almost all Filipino celebrations. It is made of glutinous rice, coconut milk, sugar (latik).
