🎣Eel harvesting requires early morning trips and careful traps set in shallow waters.
🍽️The legendary In Toys Bakassihan restaurant plays a vital role in supporting the local fishing community by buying and cooking the harvested eels.
🌊Cordova, a municipality in Cebu, is known for its rich eel population.
👨🍳Nilarang, a sour stew, and fried eels are some of the delicious eel dishes served at In Toys Bakassihan.
🧂Corn rice is a popular alternative to regular rice when eating eel dishes.
How are eels harvested?
—Eels are harvested by setting traps in shallow waters and using cockles as bait. Fishermen visit the traps early in the morning to collect the eels.
What is the significance of In Toys Bakassihan?
—In Toys Bakassihan is a legendary restaurant that buys eels from the local fishing community and cooks them for customers. It plays a vital role in supporting the community's livelihood.
Where is Cordova located?
—Cordova is a municipality located in Cebu, separate from the island of Cebu itself.
What are the popular eel dishes served at In Toys Bakassihan?
—The two main eel dishes served at In Toys Bakassihan are nilarang, a sour stew, and fried eels. Other local dishes are also available.
Is rice commonly eaten with eel dishes?
—Instead of regular rice, corn rice is often consumed with eel dishes in this region.
00:00Join Mark Wiens on an unforgettable eels adventure in Cebu.
02:21Learn about the dedication of local fishermen in harvesting eels.
06:46Discover the legendary In Toys Bakassihan restaurant's important role in supporting the community.
10:00Witness the process of cooking the eels and enjoy delicious eel dishes.
13:25Learn the proper technique of eating eels and enjoy the unique flavors.
14:28Experience the satisfying crunch and rich flavors of fried eels.
