Linarang facts for kids
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Linarang na bakasi, made with little morays
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| Alternative names | nilarang, larang, gilarang |
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| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Region or state | Central Visayas |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | fish, garlic, tomato, red onion, fermented black beans, unripe mangoes or bilimbi, chilis, coconut milk |
Linarang, also called larang or nilarang, is a yummy Filipino fish stew. It comes from the Central Visayas islands in the Philippines. This dish is made with fish cooked in a spicy and sour broth.
The broth is special because it uses coconut milk. Other ingredients include garlic, red onions, tomatoes, and fermented black beans. It also has chilis for spice and sour fruits for a tangy taste.
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What is Linarang?
Linarang is a popular dish known for its bold flavors. It's a comforting stew that's often eaten as a main meal. The mix of spicy, sour, and savory tastes makes it unique.
Where Did the Name Linarang Come From?
The name linarang or nilarang means "made like larang." It comes from the Cebuano language word larang. This word means "to stew with coconut milk and spices."
Originally, larang was a general term for cooking with coconut milk. But over time, it became the special name for this specific fish stew.
How Is Linarang Made?
Making linarang starts by cooking fish with garlic, red onions, and tomatoes. This step helps to bring out their flavors.
After that, the cooked fish and other ingredients are added to a broth. This broth contains fermented black beans (called tausi), chilis, and something sour. The sour taste usually comes from fruits like bilimbi (iba), unripe mangoes, or tamarind (sambag). Any sour fruit can be used to give it that tangy kick!
Different Kinds of Linarang
Linarang can taste different depending on the type of fish used. Many kinds of fish are popular for this stew. Some common choices include porcupinefish, stingrays, barracuda, and triggerfish. Other options are marlin, snakehead, parrotfish, and Spanish mackerel.
A very famous version comes from Cordova, Cebu. It's called linarang na bakasi or nilarang bakasi. This special dish uses moray eels, especially the little moray. These eels are very common in the waters around Cordova. Even though they are fully grown, people sometimes call them "baby eels" because of their size.
Linarang in Pop Culture
Linarang has even been featured on TV! It was shown in the Netflix TV series, Street Food (TV series). You can see it in the episode about Cebu in the Philippines.
