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Nutritional Values
110kcal
8gProtein
8gCarbs
4gFat
1gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🦐 Shellfish
Tamilok
How to order / say it
Say it
Tamilok — [tah-mee-lock]
Order
I'd like to try tamilok, please.
Locally
Paki-order ng tamilok, po.
Say locally
A unique, mollusk-like delicacy served fresh.
Why try it?
Tamilok highlights El Nido's adventurous culinary side. It's an essential local experience, demonstrating deep ties to natural resources.
How it tastes
Distinctly briny and oceany in flavor, with a smooth, almost slimy texture similar to raw oysters.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
Tamilok became known as a local delicacy in the 20th century due to its abundance in mangroves around Bacuit Bay.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🦐 200 g tamilok
- 🍋 50 ml vinegar
- 🧄 50 g red onions
- 🧂 5 g salt
- 🧂 2 g pepper
Method
- 1 Harvest tamilok from fallen mangrove wood.
- 2 Clean thoroughly and soak in vinegar.
- 3 Serve with chopped red onions, salt, and pepper.
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