Enjoying the Seafood of Zamboanga Sibugay

Sunrise, October 1, 2007, along Sibugay Highway

Zamboanga Sibugay (or simply Sibugay) is one of the provinces of Zamboanga Peninsula. It was formerly part of the Zamboanga del Sur province but in 2001, Republic Act 8937 made this a new province.

I had the chance to visit some of the municipalities of Sibugay just recently. For the first time, I joined the team of our universities Caravan, an annual career guidance activity of ADZU to promote our school and the programs we have. It was a great opportunity to talk to young high school students and help them decide on what to take up in college. With me were Mitch, Mam Joy, Roger, Rommel and Alex as our team leader.

(Picture: Alex Aballe encouraging students of Kabasalan Science and Technology High School)

But the greatest of all is to experience the seafood of Zamboanga Sibugay.

Giant Clam or Taklobo:

It’s known to be an aphrodisiac and really rich in cholesterol. But never mind! When I saw the finished Taklobo kilawin, I just want to eat more! It’s really delicious. It was my first time to eat such kilawin.

We had this kilawing Taklobo in Malangas municipality.

Talaba or Oyster

I've never tried oyster before. This travel allowed me to experience the mouth-watering talaba. The talaba was placed on top of a heat/fire. When its shell opens a little, you force it open with a knife or a spoon handle. yummy! Cholesterol again? never mind... Thank s to the Alex Aballe for ordering talaba for dinner :).

Picture: Talaba(oyster) grilled on the left and the opened talaba on the right. Ready to eat with suka... Buayan, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay

Crabs and Crabs

Sea crabs and fresh-water crabs. Whatever they are called, crabs are ju st delicious! How was it cooked? I think it was boiled with some water and added with "Sprite" to add taste.

Sea crabs and fresh-water crabs.

Whew! What a dinner! But i think we just deserve it. We really worked hard for our campaign. hehehe

Mitch, Mam Joy and Rommel ready to eat dinner!!!