Delicious Filipino Snacks at Well-Known Painitang Bol-anon in Bohol

Happy Thursday Hivers!

While I was walking in Tagbilaran City looking for a pharmacy, I came across this store called 'Painitang Bol-anon.' The locals in Bohol are called Bol-anon, and 'painitan' refers to a place for snacks and refreshments, so in English, it can be translated as 'Bol-anon Snack and Refreshment Place.

One of the delicacies in Bohol is Kalamay. So, what I had in mind as I saw this store was Kalamay and other Bohol delicacies. However, as I got inside, the foods displayed were different. Most of them were Filipino native snacks. If you're a foreigner, have you tried them?

We have so many native snacks in the Philippines, some are made with glutinous rice. But if you're looking for a healthier option, you can choose banana cue, which is deep-caramelized banana, or turon, which consists of sliced bananas wrapped in a spring roll wrapper.

When my siblings and I were still young, our mother usually bought some native snacks because they were very affordable compared to burgers and spaghetti. I was reminiscing while looking at them; those were the days.

The crew was energetic with loud voices, so when it was my turn, I immediately ordered four different native snacks.

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This is a popular Filipino snack made from glutinous rice and coconut milk. Because it is made from glutinous rice, it has a slightly sticky texture, making it not easy to remove from your plate. This snack has a sweet taste.

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Same as sapin-sapin, nilambid is also made from glutinous rice; however, it has chocolate on the other side. This Filipino snack also has a sweet taste and a slightly sticky texture."

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Pichi pichi is a popular Filipino snack made from grated cassava, sugar, and water. It is known for its chewy texture.

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Nilusak is a Filipino snack made by mashing or pounding boiled banana with a little amount of sugar and grated coconut until they become a smooth or slightly textured mixture. Some Filipinos put margarine on top of it, but what I had tasted in that store had no margarine on it. For me, nilusak without margarine on top is much better.

I paired them with a buko shake. Actually, that was my first time tasting a buko shake. I love buko, but usually, I just simply drink its juice and eat its meat. Since the store had only buko shake, I ordered it. But I didn't regret it, as I found it delicious.

If you will visit the Philippines, I would recommend trying our native snacks; they are truly delicious. I mostly see this kind of snacks displayed at the public market in different cities, but in Bohol, they are displayed in a decent and well-ventilated place. So when you come to the Philippines, specifically in Bohol, try dining at Painitan Bol-anon. Surely, you will have a great experience.

Thank you for reading and see you on my next blog. Cheers!

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