The Best Snacks from Mindanao, Philippines (Balolon and Tausug Pastil)

[@darwin682]

The new Tourism Secretary is right when she emphasized that food will be the new feature of our country's tourism. We need more of this kind of videos. Mindanao cuisine is a mystery that needs more revelations.

[@monickkimamao3829]

It’s not all bombs and firearms, Mindanao really has a lot to offer. The overly grotesque media representation of it really hindered the promotion of its cultures and traditions that can be traced back all the way back to premodern times. Shukran, featr, for this and the previous content on Mindanaoan cuisine! It speaks volume of how not just good you are in content creation but also how beautifully inclusive you are as human beings.

[@supersheidz]

"Halal" is an Arabic word that translates to "permissible" in Islam. In terms of food, it means that it is permissible to be consumed by the Muslims (as well as the general public). The consensus is that food/drinks must be free of pork (and/or pork derivatives), alcohol/intoxicants, poisons, harmful ingredients, or unhygienic elements. Any meat must be slaughtered in accordance with the methods prescribed under Islamic law known as Zabihah (most humane and purest way to slaughter an animal for consumption).

[@innaferrer17]

I tried a snack that is exactly like balolon in Indonesia. I didn't know we have that also in the Philippines. That's why we need videos like this, to spread information about our country's culture.

[@irwinmier8878]

There really are alot of similarities when it comes to traditions, mannerisms and food that the Philippines and Indonesia have in common yet alot of people don't know about. I mean lumpia and hopia are also a thing over there as well. They even got their own version of budol fight and lechon (babi guling). It's crazy how much similarities there is.

[@annarodriguez8404]

I was born in Zamboanga but live in the states most of my life. This brought back some memories. There are so many more merienda items that could’ve been featured. Research lokot lokot. One of my faves!!

[@biggurls]

Grabee! when it comes to AUTHENTICITY, richness, no doubt 🙌🏼 thanks FEATR!!! although we missed the contents before the transition, we're elated to see new & fresh writeups that speak REPRESENTATION 👏🏼

[@sooyoonmin]

Pater that is paired with palapa is one of the best Maranao dish that one must try

[@3yes0ny0u]

This is amazing. Representation for our under represented - often misunderstood - bretherens from the south

[@magsmontilla7665]

I really wanna try this. Filipino food is so diverse.

[@mwrkhan]

FEATR, you've grown and reached a certain level, yours is now a global channel. I am sure you would be able to provide subtitles. If you do, you are certain to grow even further.

[@cookandshare6353]

interesting snacks balolon and tausug pastil looks definitely yummy and tasty salamat po sa pag share

[@HeatherThrills]

Balolon and tausug pastil, two unique treats, seem delicious; thank you for sharing their recipes. Xo Heather Thrills

[@heyheyheyitsvyl]

OMG THANK YOU! MORE FROM MINDANAO PLEASE.

[@nelneldz]

In Tausog we called it Daral 🤤

[@onceuponalonetime]

Just came from my Zamboanga trip and used Erwan's vlog as guide... And I loved the food we got to devour in Zamboanga! I tried Daral, very similar to Balolon, and the pastil at Dennis Coffee House in Zamboanga, loved it! Where can we get Zamboangueno food in Manila? :)

[@heyheyheyitsvyl]

Wow! Was thinking about doing this too. Super curious about Zamboanga bcos of Erwan's vlog.

[@anne9843]

I don’t know how authentic it is but I love the menu in Palm Grill in Tomas Morato-they feature foods from southern mindanao

[@roughtradder]

must try yung coffee nila Maranao Blend!!!!

[@jpvq31]

Wow i wanna try these

[@jrdguitar3003]

Pastil!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@kkrongin]

Please add subtitles for this !!! :)

[@atekambal8560]

Sarap naman yan. Bagong supporting here🏠👍

[@jenniferanne4533]

I hope you cam feature Moud Chicken too!

[@tianm1m160]

Hoping for English subtitles 😊

[@calebpaler2408]

I don't think the host is supposed to ask the Pastil maker on how will she introduce Tausog cuisine/dishes to Manileños. The product is already offered in Sampaloc, it's now up to the Manileños to break the cultural barrier and try Minadanaoan food. 🙄 We Minadanaoans have a more diversified palette than Luzon and Visayaz. Considering that Mindanao is a melting pot of cultures and religions. We cherish our roots. Whether as Kristiyanong Dagsa from Luzon&Visayaz, Lumadnong Katutbo or Muslims. Consider this, the Christian migrants have their own cuisine, so as the Lumads and the Bangsamoro people. In our household alone, my roots are from Visayaz(Ilonggo, Boholano & Cebuano) and from the Muslim tribe of Meranaw. And my partner also has roots from Bohol, Cebu and Lumad tribe of Bagobo Djangan. Our home is a melting pot of cultures and of course, food. What I like about this channel is the consistency of Erwan and his team to share Minadanaoan food, hence sharing our culture. Your efforts are much appreciated. Daghang Salamat/Shukran!

[@xxxxxxxxxx1600]

San na kaya yung nga nagsasabing, "ikaw nalang kaya mag-host" hahahaha. Ayan po sabi nila sakin nung nagcomment ako about sa host sa episode na'to.

[@calebpaler2408]

@@xxxxxxxxxx1600 That is sad, as their follower here on YT, we only pointed out a logical criticism. Its not we want to take over the channel. Napaka minor ng pinopoint-out ko dito pero may impact sa akin bilang Mindanaoan. Yun lang naman. Hehe, I'm happy as their viewer and follower

[@anne9843]

I think you need a more dynamic host-it’s nice that she knows a lot abt the cuisine but the conversations with the guests are so flat

[@rosexxitv]

Im crying 😢 10yrs nako di nakakain ng pagkain na yan gusto ko man umuwi ng Zamboanga kaso walang time

[@bhargavichinniah4450]

Please put English subtitles

[@angelakarlaojales2351]

Finally!!!

[@trzhangela]

omg yass

[@zeyer8058]

It would be great if you can add subtitle

[@amalk9750]

Need some English subtitles 🙂

[@johnraymundsespene8954]

Tausug Foods are delicious

[@magneticanimalism7419]

Why no Closed Captions?

[@oscarmanileno2147]

Glad you featured Mindanao cuisine from the M'ranaos and Tausugs. You could see the pride and enthusiasm of sharing the cuisine that is proudly theirs. The narrator was kinda dull and boring though.

[@glessa1485]

Niceee

[@aamikt]

Pastiiiiiiiiil

[@enelymg]

Sayang ndi nyo sinubukan ung dudol! Andun din ata sya sa second store.

[@AbzWajaTV]

DARAL sa Tausog

[@frankiefernandez9225]

❤️EXOTIC FILIPINO FOOD 😋😋😋❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🍻

[@shenradaabani8805]

Nakakadisapoint yung na interview about tausug food palaging sinasabi pagkain ng Zamboanga. Tausug dishes originated from Jolo, Sulu/ Lupah sug dito talaga yung mga authentic yung karamihan nga sa Zamboanga iba na ang lasa. Hayy..

[@tOuchball]

More of mindanao foods, Featr! 🤍 I love your contents. Been using it in my class. 🤍

[@shadimurwi7170]

Some people do circumcision before buy, cook or eating halal food

[@xxxxxxxxxx1600]

Circumcision?

[@judemancuyas732]

The most unremarkable host.

[@cabesodo]

bitin po…

[@avatarman6224]

Medyo walang emotion yung host 2/10

[@Ram-xv5vu]

pag mainit na yung ano, lagay mo na yung ano

[@almaidaalpasain01]

tausog means from sulu. not from Zamboanga. nkakaproud manood ng vlog food from your place. kaso always claim by Zamboanga.

[@xxxxxxxxxx1600]

Nakakawalang gana naman panoorin pag ganyan yung host hahahaha. Dun sa unang ininterview, halatang di ganon kakomportable yung crepe maker sa way ng pagsasalita and chosen words nung host.

[@iamscoliosisgirl]

hindi ko alam baka, medio strong yung dating ng host?

[@xxxxxxxxxx1600]

@@iamscoliosisgirl yes po. Di marunong makipag-converse ng maayos sa iniinterview. Yung compositions din ng mga tanong and outro nya walang sencerity. Di rin tumitingin sa mata ng iniinterview at sa camera.

[@marvingaerlan4297]

@@xxxxxxxxxx1600 Maganda siguro sa susunod ikaw ang maghost. 😊

[@xxxxxxxxxx1600]

@@marvingaerlan4297 pwede naman po. G ako, ilakad mo 'ko sa management since suggestion mo naman yan😊

[@marvingaerlan4297]

Handa mo credentials mo sa topic, kasi kailangan yun. Meron ka ba?

[@bluzshadez]

It's not nakaksuya. It's NAKAKAUMAY.