Tinagbakan nga Manok is a traditional chicken dish from Tapaz, Capiz, known for using Tagbak, a local plant that gives the dish its distinct flavor. The recipe includes native chicken, Tagbak, labog, kadyos, and other local herbs. It originated during a famine in 1918, when locals discovered Tagbak as a useful and tasty food source. Knowledge of preparing Tinagbakan nga Manok is passed down informally through family and community events. While still widely enjoyed today, it faces challenges like the declining availability of Tagbak and the risk of younger generations losing interest. The community focus on education, promotion, and documentation to keep the tradition alive.
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Tapaz Municipal Tourism Office, 2024
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Jessie Gole, Ronal Ganat
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1918 origin, culinary tradition, endangered ingredients, family recipes, famine-era food, Filipino indigenous dish, food culture preservation, heritage food, informal culinary teaching, intergenerational cooking, kadyos, labog, local herbs, native chicken dish, regional specialty, Tagbak plant, Tapaz Capiz cuisine, Tinagbakan nga Manok, traditional Capiz food, traditional chicken recipe
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