Green Mango & Bagoong! A Confusing Yet Delicious Experience
Green Mango & Bagoong
PhilippinesBaguio, Mines View
- Food Travel Log
- A new encounter with hesitance-inducing street food, Green Mango & Bagoong. The shrimp paste Bagoong is salty with a slight garlic kick, while the mango is sour and unevenly sweet. It’s initially bewildering but becomes irresistibly snackable. Bagoong is a fermented shrimp and salt paste.
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- Price
- ? Philippine Peso
- Meal Date
- 12/31/2022
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Green mango and bagoong is a traditional Filipino snack, particularly enjoyed during the hot season. The tanginess of the mango perfectly balances with the salty taste of bagoong, creating an addictive flavor. Bagoong is made from fermented shrimp and salt, left to ferment under the sun for several days to develop its unique taste. This snack is popular throughout the Philippines and is especially delightful when enjoyed with a beautiful view. In addition, green mango is known for its crunchy texture, and local vendors expertly slice it quickly with impressive knife skills. By the way, the author of this blog, though eager for new culinary experiences, is a bit hesitant, so there is a bit of concern about jumping into the next one. Nonetheless, taking another bite might just be a case of being a little indulgent.
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