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Summary

In this conversation, Ban and Aldo discuss the delicious traditional dishes of Banton, focusing on two favorites: sabang and lapan Banton. Ban shares his love for cooking Banton's cuisine, explaining how to make sabang, a grilled fish dish with coconut milk and spices, and lapan Banton, a fresh vegetable salad served with a spicy peanut sauce. The conversation emphasizes the bold flavors typical of Banton's food, with tips on using fresh ingredients and adjusting spice levels for the perfect taste.

Takeaways

• 😀 Banton's cuisine includes bold flavors with a variety of delicious traditional dishes.
• 😀 A popular dish from Banton is **safe bending**, which uses fresh milkfish and a variety of spices.
• 😀 The first step in making **safe bending** is marinating the fish in a spice mixture before grilling.
• 😀 Grilling **safe bending** involves basting the fish with coconut milk to enhance its rich flavor.
• 😀 **Carrot oak** is another traditional Banton dish, which is a raw vegetable salad served with a spicy peanut sauce.
• 😀 The peanut sauce for **carrot oak** is made from ground peanuts, palm sugar, tamarind paste, garlic, and bird's eye chili.
• 😀 Fresh ingredients are essential for making the best Banton dishes, especially when preparing **carrot oak**.
• 😀 For the **carrot oak** peanut sauce, it’s important to mix all ingredients until the sauce becomes smooth.
• 😀 Banton's cuisine is known for its strong, bold flavors, especially when it comes to spice levels.
• 😀 It’s recommended to adjust the spice level of the dishes based on personal preference to suit individual tastes.

Q & A

What is the main dish Ban loves to cook from Banton's cuisine?

Ban loves to cook **bangus (milkfish)**, particularly grilled with coconut milk.

What ingredients are needed for making bangus in Banton's style?

The ingredients for making bangus in Banton's style are **fresh milkfish**, **grated coconut**, **lime leaves**, **lemongrass**, and a spice mixture including **garlic**, **shallots**, and **coriander**.

How is the fish prepared before grilling in Banton's style?

The fish is **marinated in a spice mixture** before being grilled. It's also basted with **coconut milk** while grilling to add flavor.

What is lapan bandong (carrot oak), and how is it served?

Lapan bandong (carrot oak) is a raw vegetable salad served with a **spicy peanut sauce**. It includes vegetables like **cucumber**, **lettuce**, and **basil leaves**.

What ingredients are needed for the peanut sauce in carrot oak?

The peanut sauce for carrot oak is made from **ground peanuts**, **palm sugar**, **tamari (or fermented soy) paste**, **garlic**, and **bird's eye chili**.

What is the key tip for making the peanut sauce in carrot oak?

A key tip for making the peanut sauce is to **adjust the spice level** according to personal preference.

What is the significance of using fresh ingredients in Banton's cuisine?

Using **fresh ingredients** is important in Banton's cuisine for achieving the **best flavor** and ensuring the dishes are authentic.

Why is it important to baste the fish with coconut milk while grilling?

Basting the fish with **coconut milk** while grilling adds a **rich flavor** to the fish, enhancing its taste.

What is a recommended method for making sure the peanut sauce in carrot oak has the right texture?

To ensure the peanut sauce has the right texture, **mix the ingredients together until a smooth sauce forms**.

What is the overall flavor profile of Banton's cuisine?

Banton's cuisine is known for its **bold flavors**, with a balance of savory, spicy, and rich elements.