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Palagsing: Butuan’s Pride Delicacy
















This  delight shouldn’t be missed when visiting Northern Mindanao. Palagsing is made from the combination of brown sugar, coconut and the UNAW or sago as the main ingredient.

Unaw is from a palm tree Metroxylon sagu from the family Arecacea that commonly grow along the marshland on which Mindanao is abundantly blessed. The tree is of commercial importance as it is the main source of sago obtained from the trunk by washing the kernels by pulverizing the pith of the stem. The starch is used worldwide for the production of pudding, noodles ,breads and serves as thickener as well.


In the Philippines the rich starch obtained from the bark of UNAW palm has become the staple food among marshland dwellers particularly the indigenous people  This starch is also the source of that commercialized sago we buy in the market that is commonly added on most popular desserts like halo halo and taho.

In Butuan City, Palagsing making is very popular and mastered in Brgy. Banza , one of the oldest communities in the area. To have a taste of authentic palagsing, you need to take a habal habal to reach the place.


This wonderful delight is also available in a market in Langihan for Php 10.00 a bundle (4pcs). Just ask the local market vendors where to buy and they will direct you to a series of sidewalk vendors that sells palagsing. Truly this  pride of Butuanons is a must try.

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30 comments :

  1. estancabigasAugust 2, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    but how does it taste?

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  2. lovemindanaoAugust 2, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    for a delicacy, masarap ang palagsing...not too sweet but no need for sugar ... smooth ung texture tapos chunky ung coconut na kasama sa mixture. town's favorite cia :D

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  3. Chef JasperAugust 5, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    so the bundle is 4 pcs for P 10.00? sounds like a good deal.

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  4. Tess ChancellorAugust 5, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Ntikman ko na ito dati at ang sarap. kakamiss naman ang mga ganitong delicacies

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  5. Maria Gemma Defeo-HilotinAugust 5, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    I want to taste!!! May recipe ka?

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  6. ItsberylliciousAugust 5, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    i have no idea what this is..sounds sweet and delicious though! :) Hopefully i could try it out next tym :)

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  7. Vonn Angelie DavidAugust 5, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    my first time to see these.. thanks for sharing

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  8. Cruz CharieAugust 5, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    Yummy! uhmmmm .. Penge! hehehe .... I hope it has a chinese version of this mouth-watering delights. I'm wondering now if there's easy Chinese meals like that so I can prepare to my family and friends.

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  9. pinoychocophileAugust 5, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    I definitely love our native cakes but one made from sago/palm tree I believe I have not tried this one I am familiar with rice cakes but not sago... I wonder if those are available here in Manila...

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  10. Aldous CalubadAugust 5, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    What a good bargain for only 10 pesos

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  11. Angie VianzonAugust 6, 2012 at 1:12 AM

    Is it the same as tupig? Also for 10 pesos you can already enjoy delicacy, what a great bargain.


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  12. Ron LeybaAugust 6, 2012 at 1:25 AM

    Oh my, I have to try that delicacy out. Hope to visit the place soon.

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  13. Ness MercaderAugust 6, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    Will definitely try this when I visit Butuan. :-)

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  14. lovemindanaoAugust 6, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    very different from tupig :)

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  15. lovemindanaoAugust 6, 2012 at 4:12 AM

    sag to say , not available anywhere else but in butuan only.... very delicious when it is still hot

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  16. lovemindanaoAugust 6, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    it is just a mixture of unaw powder, brown sugar and coco meat ....then wrapped in banana leaves ...the banza people mastered it others do this in trial and error...

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  17. GilCamporazoAugust 6, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    This is new to me, Palagsing. How does it taste when compared to ibus or but-ong? I'm very curious to know.

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  18. nickleloveAugust 13, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Oooh.. I like kakanin. this delicacy sounds delicious. I wonder where we could buy that here.

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  19. Shirgie ScfAugust 13, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    I love kakanin... but I haven't tried palagsing. I want to try this!!!!

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  20. Adeline YubocoAugust 13, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    I've tried this before, and I absolutely love this sweet Filipino delicacy. Thanks for sharing this!

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  21. aylinAugust 13, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    another food to taste! Ang mura pa, for 4pcs - P10 lang.

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  22. CaiAugust 13, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Ohh I like, is it available here in Manila too?

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  23. Rizza JavierAugust 13, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    I love foooods! Thanks for sharing this one... I must try it soon haha!!

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  24. Davao BaseAugust 13, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    My mom is going to Agusan this weekend, maybe I can ask her to check this out and bring some for me. =)

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  25. lovemindanaoAugust 13, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    it tastes not too sweet but no sugar needed like the regular suman ... it is very soft but not too sticky texture and not gritty as well ...you will notice the chunk of coconut when you are chewing it ... made by the indigents.

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  26. Aldous CalubadAugust 31, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    looks delicious and healthy =)

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  27. GeemizAugust 31, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Suman one of my fave delicacy.> :) When I was still in Bohol I used to eat Suman every weekend and during college a classmate of mine from Leyte always bring Suman.. :) nomnom

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  28. Aileen A.September 2, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    This looks like a different suman altogether, haha! I'd love to try this out! :D

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  29. Angela RicardoSeptember 2, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    This reminds me of kakanin or suman! I love suman and biko ... I just wished we have them available where we live.

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  30. Miss GoldSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    I always buy that whenever I go to Langihan on summer, it fits perfectly to my taste . not so sweet and I like it when it is still warm. Really, a must try :D

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