Lola Pureza's
  • About Peanut Browas
  • Non-clickable Page
  • Blog
  • Shops Available
  • Contact
  • Pinoy Recipes

The I ♥ Cebu blog by Peanut Browas

Enjoying The Torta Of Dalaguete

11/10/2017

Comments

 
​A trip to the south of Cebu is can be a treat to the eyes with all the natural tourist spots and heritage sites in the area. In addition, it can also be gastronomic journey as each town offers their own delicacies to tickle the tummies of their visitors. One of these delicacies is the torta of Dalaguete. 
Picture
Torta of Dalaguete – image source: bestofdalaguete.weebly.com
Dalaguete

Dalaguete may be the main source of vegetables in Cebu, but it has also become one of the destinations of nature lovers and weekend warriors. The town hosts the main jump off point to Osmeña Peak as well as a number of natural springs. In addition, one of the barangays of the town is home to a valley that is the breeding ground of flying foxes. 
Picture
Osmeña Peak – image source: cebu-bluewaters.com
Torta of Dalaguete

Similar to other towns in Cebu, Dalaguete considers its torta to be the best in the market. Their version of the torta is a combination of a cupcake and a mamon. It has a golden brown hue and is normally puffed. Sugar normally tops this tasty little pastry from the Vegetable Basket of Cebu. It also features a crack in the middle, prompting some people to call it the torta pinaliki (cracked).
Picture
Torta of Dalaguete – image source: pinoywanderlust.com
​While the recipe for the torta of Dalaguete is a closely-guarded secret, they are made with a certain egg yolk to oil ratio. The eggs also come from free-range native chicken while the oil is home-made. The torta of Dalaguete has a good amount of egg yolk and oil for every millimeter. Due to this, it is one of the most cholesterol-laden pastries in the market.
Picture
Torta of Dalaguete – image source: Ma'am Procee's Torta, Tostado & Dalaguete Delicacies Facebook Page
​The torta of Dalaguete can remain soft up to six days and is an ideal pasalubong item visitors can bring home with them. It is best paired with coffee or hot chocolate. There are also some variants topped with cheese and you can easily buy them at roadside stalls. 
Picture
Torta of Dalaguete – image source: outoftownblog.com
Other Delicacies of Dalaguete

In addition to the torta, Dalaguete also has a number of other delicacies for local and foreign tourists. These delicacies include their tostado, pordrida, bibingka, and the much sought after banana meat.
Picture
Banana Meat and Torta of Dalaguete – image source: bestofdalaguete.weebly.com
​While there are many versions of the torta, the version of Dalaguete offers a unique take on this well-loved local delicacy. The torta of Dalaguete is just one of the delicacies you should get your hands on if you ever find yourself in this part of the island.

Have you tasted the torta of Dalaguete already? Tell us how you liked it on the comments section below.
Comments
comments powered by Disqus
    Picture
    Lola Pureza's Peanut Browas, a taste of old Cebu.
    Available in leading supermarkets and pasalubong shops.
    Request Free Tasting
    Send Gifts to Your Loved Ones in Cebu

    Categories

    All
    Cebu
    Events
    Festivals
    Filipino
    Food
    Fun Facts
    Games
    Heritage
    Hotels/Resorts
    Natural Wonders
    Old Cebu
    Restaurants
    Snack
    Things To Know
    Tourist Spot
    Travel

    Archives

    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    February 2015
    August 2014

    RSS Feed

Cebu's Peanut Browas
About Peanut Browas
The Peanut Browas Cebu Blog
We're Hiring
Contact us
  • About Peanut Browas
  • Non-clickable Page
  • Blog
  • Shops Available
  • Contact
  • Pinoy Recipes