Tuslob Buwa sa Pasil

    If you want to try a different taste, try Tuslob Buwa; it is an experience. Originating from Pasil, a neighborhood in the city of Cebu, this street food is steeped in tradition and loved for its interactive cooking style, where the joy comes from eating and making it. Tuslob Buwa is a Bisaya term that means "dip in bubbles." It is a savory, spicy sauce-like mixture made primarily from pork brain, liver, oil, soy sauce, and other flavorful seasonings. The ingredients are stir-fried in a pan over heat, causing the mixture to become thick and bubble, where the dish gets its name from. Locals and tourists gather around the sizzling pan on the table, eagerly sipping puso (hanging rice wrapped in palm leaves) into the frothy, bubbly mixture. As said, tuslob buwa is not just a unique food in Cebu to try; it is a social experience that brings people together. It is traditionally shared among friends, colleagues, or family; everyone takes turns stirring the pan, watching together the mixture thicken and release its exciting aroma. What makes Tuslob Buwa known and well-loved by locals and tourists is its accessibility. Even with its simple origins, it has become a cultural icon in Cebu. Street vendors and small side street eateries were able to preserve this dish for decades, which allows the locals to enjoy it daily, and now tourists are also captivated to try it because of its unique appeal. In recent years, some innovative versions have been created for Tuslob Buwa, yet the original retains its lively, bubbly essence that people loved. When you go to Cebu, look for stalls in Tuslob Buwa. Engage in the shared cooking experience, from its savory taste to the rich, umami flavors, and, most importantly, enjoy the sense of community that comes with each bubble and dip.

If you want to try it at home, here is the full recipe you can follow:

Ingredients:

• Cooking Oil
• Onion
• Salted shrimp
• Pig's brain
• Pig's liver
• Pornstarch in water

How to cook it?

1. Heat the oil.

2. Add the minced onions and cook it for a few seconds.

3. Add the salted shrimp and cook it for a few seconds.

4. Add the pig's brain and let it cook for a few minutes.

5. Add the pig's liver. Let it cook for a few minutes.

6. Add the cornstarch diluted in water.

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Enjoy and feel its unique flavorful taste! Eat it with puso for a more authentic experience even at home.

Tasting Experience: What People Are Saying

“Sa una gaduha-duha ko, cause lagi ang main ingredient niya is pig’s brain.Pero when I tried it lami man diay siya, very unique kaayo ang taste and di siya gross as how I think of it at first”

“I’m very adventurous when it comes to food, so when I tasted tuslob buwa, I was surprised sad how the flavors from the liver ug pig’s brain with the spices compromised well. So, lami jud siya for me, must try jud!”