Tastemaker Erwan Heussaff explores some of the lesser known islands in the Philippines, meeting the indigenous people, and getting a rare glimpse into their unique culinary and cultural traditions.
Known as the tiniest edible fish in the world, sinarapan are found in the many lakes covering the Bicol region. We follow Erwan as he attempts to catch these minuscule fish and see the many ways they can be prepared.
In the mountainous region of Sagada, Erwan sets out to find out more about a local favorite smoked pork: Etag. Along the way, he meets a French chef, an Etag producer, and a local cook who teaches him about indigenous Igorot dishes.
Batanes, known for its breathtaking coastline, is home to the mataw fishermen clan. With their guidance, Erwan sets out to catch dorado by using flying fish as bait.
On the island of Mindoro, Erwan samples a traditional Filipino Adobo, made with an unlikely source of protein - locally caught fruit bats.