Of course, one can readily go to the supermarket or grocery and buy dried fish that are already packed but where’s the fun in there? Being in Taboan is a different feeling. You get to see mounds and mounds, basketfulls, to be exact, of the items in different colors and forms and smells, freshly brought from Bantayan Island in the north or from other corners of the province.
There are dried squid, small, medium and large, shredded or whole. There are pieces of sweetened fishbones, yes, these can be eaten too. Medallions of fish tocino, translucent and pressed flat. Of course, the usual halved or uncut are there too.
The market is actually big selling all kinds of things that can be used in the house but the dried fish section is the largest in Cebu. It is possible to buy in kilos here, cheaper than in the groceries. However, to get a good deal, its better to check the shops inside than those found immediately at the roadside.
Other than dried fish, fermented fish products are also available.
Taboan Market is located in San Nicolas district and is accessible by jeepneys and taxis. Most drivers know its location.
Danggit for me, please! at yung pusit na katabi! Tapos sukang maanghang, with sunny side up na egg, ayos na! bigla tuloy akong natakam…
Because of this, my urge for dried sea food is escalating
Masarap yung Danggit.. Mapaluto nga Bukas..:)
Buti may natira pa sa pasalubong ng Ate ko sa amin.. hehehe..:)
Hi Estan,
Thanks again for sharing your great pics. Hope to visit the place soon…All the best in your next travel!
welcome @Lina 🙂
i really miss cebu’s danggit. ibang iba ang danggit ng cebu, especially if you’re from manila hahanap hanapin mo ang danggit na galing cebu tlga, parang nkakaaddict sa breakfast.
always brings me back to the DOT ad, danggit bai, dried mangoes bai, donot bai.
ginutom ako sa danggit pre.
maayong buntag
sarap talaga danggit especially kung may sukang maasim na maasim 🙂
This is a new interesting destination for me. Thanks for sharing.
Danggit dried after catch and not too salty is my “once ina a while” perfect meal with
hot rice and fresh salad. I will not exchange this with T-Bone Steak. Ha! Ha!
Here’s my salad which I recommended to Filipinas married to Foreigners.
500 1/2 kg. fresh red semi ripe big Tomatoes
500 1/2 kg Pipino or Sinkamas
50 gms. Malunggay leaves (optional)
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7 pcs. Calamansi
2 tbs. Coco Virgin Oil
1 big Onion
1 tsp. Sugar
Salt to taste, if desired . However, if the Danggit is salty, no need
Mix the sliced or cut (quarter) Tomatoes and Pipino (sliced or in cubes similar cut
with Tomatoes. Mix the sauce. ( Juice of Calamansi, Coco Oil (any vegetable oil will
do as substitute), Sugar and Onion Rings.)
Leave the whole mixture in about 30 Minutes inside the Refrigerator before serving.
Hmn n n .n . n .
Note: This salad is also good with other kinds of Daing.
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As to dried Pusit, somebody taught me from Guiuan, Eastern Samar, how to fry or
grill. I eat this without any other Dish. A drink of Coca Cola mixed with
“Bahalina” or Tuba from Guiuan is good during Picnics at any one of the satellite
Islands.
I hope that city folks like me and Foreiigners will learn to appreciate our
ethnic food. Then the smell will be bearable similar to Durian and bad smelling
Cheese.
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Correction to my measurement of Salad.
It’s 500 grms. or 1/2 kg Tomatoes and
500grms or 1/2 kg Pipino
Sorry!!!
hello how to purchase po?wats ur cel no
Thanx for the recipe! I’m sure readers will find it good 🙂