LEYTE

BINAGOL

Binagol is a Filipino sweet steamed delicacy that

originated from Eastern Visayas, specifically from Dagami, Leyte.
It is made from the corms of pure talyan, coconut milk, and malagkit (glutinous rice). It is also
extended with nuts, chocolate, margarine, vanilla, cheese and eggs.
Its distinct layers make it very unique to anyone. The bottom layer, which is placed first inside,
consists of the caramelized filling. The top one consists of the main taro mixture.
It is packed in a polished halved coconut shell and covered on top with dried banana leaves to
prevent it from spilling. The product is then wrapped up with straw strips or any strings for
additional protection and to enhance the aroma.

MORON
 Moron is a
glutinous rice cake and a variety of suman
originating from the province of Leyte particularly in Tacloban City and the province of Eastern
Samar. Although, other parts of the Philippines have versions of it.
Since it is a variety of suman, the moron is cooked with glutinous rice, coconut milk, sugar and
melted butter. The main difference is that moron has an added flavour of cocoa powder or tablea,
making it more special than the regular suman. Rare ingredients include vanilla, peanuts, eggs even
cheese.
It is wrapped with banana or anahaw leaves and tied at both ends with a string. After wrapping,
the moron are steamed for about half an hour.
It is usually served with a hot cup of coffee or sikwate/tsokolate.