Isaw! Surprisingly Delicious Chicken Intestines
Isaw
PhilippinesBaguio Night Market
- Food Travel Log
- A must-try Filipino local food, Isaw, is chicken intestines! The look might be off-putting, but the chewy texture and sweet sauce make it surprisingly good. It has a slight liver taste that makes you crave beer. The Philippines is dangerous with so many reasons to drink beer!
- Taste Rating
- Price
- ? Philippine Peso
- Meal Date
- 12/30/2022
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- In the Philippines, "Isaw" is a popular street food, especially at night markets where the fragrant aroma draws many people to line up. The chicken intestines, which are the base of Isaw, are first soaked in salt water to remove the odor and thoroughly cleaned. After that, they are marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce and grilled over charcoal. The smoky aroma during grilling is particularly appetizing. While Isaw has a distinctive liver-like taste, the chewy texture of the intestines pairs excellently with beer. Crossing cultural boundaries, Isaw not only gives reasons to reach for a beer but also tempts you to explore unfamiliar cuisines. For those on a gourmet quest, here’s a piece of advice: next time, try the chicken hearts with your beer, but be sure not to overindulge! You wouldn’t want your writing to turn into a “drunken text” instead of coherent content (laughs).
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