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Aside from inviting beaches, breathtaking dive sites, challenging mountains and relaxing views, Province of Batangas became well-known because of its wide selection of unique food. Wanna know some of it? C’mon you must try this or you’ll miss half of your life. Kidding! It’s rainy season so this is the best time to warm your tummy.

Batangas Bulalo Recipe

          This Bulalo Recipe, also known as beef bone marrow soup, is a native dish originated from Batangas, where you can find many versions of Bulalo.  It is considered as one of the most favorite dish in the Philippines and a perfect soup dish for the cold weather and rainy days. “Bulalo” is particularly associated with Batangas because of the plentiful supply of beef there. The soup is simple to prepare, but the flavorful broth and the texture of the meat make it outstanding.  It is a very simple dish with a simple ingredients.

Lechon Lomi Recipe

          Lechon Lomi is a version of pancit lomi that makes use of roasted pork which is popularly known in the Philippines as Lechon. Unlike our previous lomi recipe, this one is less complex in terms of ingredients and preparation, but it has same good comforting taste. It is one of the Batangenos’ favourite tasty food.

Gotong Batangas Recipe

          Gotong Batangas is a goto version of the province of Batangas. This is said to have originated in city of Lipa, which is known for having scores of famous restaurants specializing in different local dishes. This is composed of innards. It is best when topped with toasted garlic and chopped green onions. Gotong Batangas, on the other hand, is a bit different from traditional goto because it does not use rice. It is more of a soup than a porridge.

Batangas Kapeng Barako

          Kapeng Barako is a kind of liberica coffee which was first introduced in the Spanish colonial times. It became a major source of income for the people of Batangas, with Lipa even becoming the sole provider of coffee beans in the world.

With its rich and intense taste, it lives up to its name, as "barako" means strong or tough. Kapeng Barako is more on the dark chocolatey side, with a hint of a fruity taste. It is best served black with brown sugar or honey as sweeteners.

It’s more fun in Batangas! The ambiance is very refreshing and you’ll be stress free from the busy and crowded cities. Batangas is the nearest getaway from Manila, with good food, amazing beaches and affordable house and lot. Yes, you read it right! Low cost house and lot for everyone. Invest now at Lumina Sto. Tomas. You will never go wrong with us. Be part of our Lumina Family!