Basi An Ilocano native wine made from sugar cane, basi is produced by extracting the sap from the sugar cane that is boiled later. The bark of trees like kariskis or samakis is mixed with the boiled sap. Then, the mixture is allowed to ferment and age. This famous Ilocano brew is produced mainly in the town of San Ildefonso.
Cornik (Kornik) This food product of
Bantay, Candon City and Santo Domingo is glutinous corn cooked in different flavors like adobo, garlic, cheese, barbecue, and is sweet and spicy. The corn kernels are boiled with water and lime until the outer skin breaks, then is washed thoroughly before it is sun-dried. It is then deep-fried in a large vat and cooked until done.
Empanada Empanada is a famous Ilocos delicacy sought after by tourists and visitors. Its dough is made of rice flour, with fillings of grated pork, sprouted mongo, carrots, cabbage and eggs and salt and pepper for seasoning. Deep-fried in oil to a crisp, it is served with sukang Iloko, native onions and hot pepper. Culinary Heritage 175