05/16/2025
What is that one dish that brings so many memories of you and your family in the Philippines?
Lately, it has been the "Isdang Paksiw" for me.
In bisaya, we call this dish, "Inun-unan".
As a child, this is not my most favorite dish because of how often my family cooks it. I got sick of it, except for when the fish was Danggit - that is my favorite.
The other time, I have indulged on this dish was when my Lola (Grandma)Tekla cooks it whenever we visit their province in Baroy, Lanao Del Norte.
I remember one summer when our entire Laude Clan decided to treck the mountains/bukid "For Fun" (Kay mangadto lagi sa mga Fiestaπ), from bario to bario and ended up, starving along the way! We walked I don't know how many miles. It was dang far!π
We survived mainly from the Paksiw made by my Lola Tekla, that was placed in a tub-like tupperware. She carried it on her head for a few days and fed her starving grandkids if there was no fiesta yet in sight. πππ
Love those priceless memories!!