First Experience in Davao! The Rich Taste of Penoy
Penoy (3 Pieces)
PhilippinesDavao, Chinatown
- Food Travel Log
- Being a beginner in foreign cuisine is an exhilarating luxury. In Davao, a man sold duck eggs from a bicycle. Expecting balut but receiving penoy, I had no choice but to try. Made during balut production, penoy looked like a boiled egg. Its yolk and white combined into a rich flavor. Adding vinegar, I felt happy as a beginner.
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 25 Philippine Peso
- Meal Date
- 2/10/2024
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Penoy is often confused with balut, which is a fertilized duck egg about to hatch, but it is actually an unfertilized duck egg with a lighter taste that is enjoyed as a street food in the Philippines. Its origins date back to the Spanish colonial period, and local vendors often serve it with vinegar or salt, offering a simple yet unique flavor experience. In the Philippines, unusual egg dishes like this are referred to as "parul," and penoy is loved as part of this category. The longer it is boiled, the more concentrated its flavors become, with a characteristic sensation of the yolk and white melting in the mouth. Indeed, this new "offbeat drink sideshow" was discovered by a self-proclaimed beginner author! Applause for their passionate curiosity, but next time, make sure not to forget the essential vinegar. They might even consider renaming themselves as "Beginner Absent-Minded"!
Map: Discovery Location of This Food