Pag-ubra it Limbok is a traditional food made from fresh, mature glutinous rice in Sitio Bangbang, Barangay Feliciano, Balete, Aklan. The rice is dried, soaked, roasted, and then pounded by several people until it becomes flat and separated from the husk. This unique process and the use of mature rice give Limbok its special taste and texture, different from earlier versions that used young rice grains. The locals, especially elders, teach their children how to make Limbok by hand to preserve the original method. Limbok is important historically as a staple and special treat, and it also helps the community earn extra income through local and international sales. The practice continues strongly as there is enough rice supply, but no formal safeguarding measures have been documented yet.
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Grace Sapico, 2024
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Lady Joana V. Montuya, Grace S. Sapico, Guia Lyn N. Zonio
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