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CULINARY CULTURAL HERITAGE ELEMENT
Title or Name of DishIhaw-Ihaw
Pictures of the Dish
Other Names (if applicable)
HistoricalNot applicable
Others (Local)Barbecue, Barbecuehan
Address153 Mabini Ave., Catbalogan City Proper, Catbalogan, Samar
Coordinatesn/a
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How to access the culinary element
  • From Manila go to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to board a flight to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport, Tacloban. Take Maharlika Hwy/Pan-Philippine Hwy/Route 1/AH26 to reach Catbalogan City and ride a tricycle or walk towards Mabini Ave.
Main Intangible Cultural Heritage Category
  • Social Practices, Rituals, Festivals, Knowledge and Practices related to the universe and nature
CommunityCatbaloganon
Person/sChairey Rose Anne S. Nababut - representative of the one of the various Barbecuehans in 153 Mabini Ave
Season/ OccasionEveryday particularly at night time from 6 to 9 PM
Existing Documentation (Education & Related CommunicationsNachura, A. E., Nachura, C., & Nachura, R. (2013). Karasa: Celebrating Catbalogan’s Culinary Traditions. Katbaloganon Foundation.
Vocabulary
Word Meaning
Atay Chicken Liver
Barbecuehan It refers to the place where the barbecue or grilled food is sold
BBQ/Barbecue/Laman It refers to the pork meat used in barbecue
Beefies Brand of red hotdog in the Philippines
Bigshot Brand of jumbo sausage in the Philippines
Dila Pork Tongue
Footlong Long sausage
Harang Waray term for a type of small chili pepper to spice up a certain dish
Ihaw Filipino term for grilling
Ihaw-ihaw Filipino term for grilled or grilled food
Isaw Chicken intestines
Lagat Breast part of the pig
Leeg Chicken Neck
Manok Chicken Meat
Maskara Face of the pig including the ears, snout, and jaw
Sugba/Sinugba A cooking method that involves grilling which is popular in the Visayas region
Taba Pork Fat
Puso rice wrapped in leaves
CULINARY STAGES
FOOD SOURCEDetermine the raw ingredients used and the exact location of its sources – Farming, Fishing, Poultry, Animal Husbandry
Raw Ingredients and its Sources
Name of raw ingredients Source
Pig meat, tongue, head, skin, ears, face, fat and entrails Catbalogan Public Market by Primark in the City of Catbalogan, Samar
Chicken meat, entrails and neck Catbalogan Public Market by Primark in the City of Catbalogan, Samar
Processed meat products: Sausages, Longganisa, Hotdog Catbalogan Public Market by Primark in the City of Catbalogan, Samar
Soy sauce, vinegar Catbalogan Public Market by Primark in the City of Catbalogan, Samar
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Landscape and Setting
  • Catbalogan Public Market by Primark in the City of Catbalogan, Samar
Person/s involved
  • Farmers
  • Suppliers
  • Owner of the Barbecuehan
  • Cooks/Helpers
Monetary Requirements

Pork Meat and Entrails - PHP 340.00/kilogram
Chicken Meat, Neck, and Entrails - PHP 195.00/kilogram
Hotdog/Sausage/Processed Meat - PHP 45.00 to 60.00 per pack

Issues and Constraints

Reliance on a limited supplier which can pose a risk to the supply chain, particularly when there are scarcity and rising costs of the raw ingredients

FOOD PROCESSING
Selling Points of the Raw Ingredients and Manufactured Ingredients
Name of the Ingredient Name of the Market, Stall, Store, Factory Address Price Range
Pork Meat and Entrails Catbalogan Public Market by Primark Catbalogan City PHP 340.00/kilogram
Chicken Meat, Neck, and Entrails Catbalogan Public Market by Primark Catbalogan City PHP 195/kilogram
Hotdog/Sausage/Processed Meat Catbalogan Public Market by Primark Catbalogan City PHP 45 to 60 per pack
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Landscape and Setting
  • Catbalogan Public Market by Primark, Catbalogan City Samar
Person/s involved
  • Farmers
  • Suppliers
  • Owner of the Barbecuehan
  • Cooks/Helpers
Monetary Requirements

Pork Meat and Entrails - PHP 340.00/kilogram
Chicken Meat, Neck, and Entrails - PHP 195/kilogram
Hotdog/Sausage/Processed Meat - PHP 45 to 60 per pack

Issues and Constraints

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Ingredients and its Measurement
Ingredients Measurement Number of Serving
Not applicable due to ethical purposes Not applicable due to ethical purposes Not applicable due to ethical purposes
Landscape and Setting
  • 153 Mabini Ave. Catbalogan City Proper, Catbalogan City, Samar
  • Catbalogan Public Market by Primark, Catbalogan City Samar
Person/s involved
  • Farmers
  • Suppliers
  • Owner of the Barbecuehan
  • Cooks/Helpers
Monetary Requirements

Pork Meat and Entrails - PHP 340.00/kilogram
Chicken Meat, Neck, and Entrails - PHP 195.00/kilogram
Hotdog/Sausage/Processed Meat - PHP 45.00 to 60.00 per pack

Issues and Constraints

They don’t have any official measuring tools, instead they just use common household items such as a liter of soft drinks to measure the necessary ingredients. This can be a problem as there is no security in the stardization of the recipe.

Associated Equipments/ Materials/ Machinery
  • Liter of Softdrinks
  • Stainless Griller
  • Spoon and Fork
  • Plastic Reusable Plates
  • Plastic Gloves
  • Trays
  • Paper Bag
  • Skewers
  • Refrigerator
  • Pots
  • Brush
  • Knives
  • Tables and Chairs
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Landscape and Setting
  • Ihawan/Stainless Grill was custom-made in Catbalogan City, and all other tools, equipment, utensils were sourced out in the said City.
Person/s involved
  • Suppliers
  • Owner of the Barbecuehan
  • Cooks/Helpers
Monetary Requirements

Not applicable

Issues and Constraints

They don’t use a proper measuring device for the ingredients instead they utilize makeshift materials such as a liter of softdrinks, which can be challenging to quantify and have limitations on their usage.

PROCESS (FOOD PRODUCTION)
List the step by step process of food production
  • In the morning, they source various cuts of meat from pork and chicken from the public market in Catbalogan based on an estimated daily requirement.
  • They boil the pig head until it becomes tender and after that they are cut into small pieces.
  • The marinade is also prepared using their undisclosed barbecue sauce, white vinegar, and other seasonings. The meats are then marinated for hours to infuse flavor.
  • The special barbecue sauce is also prepared, the exact recipe is undisclosed but it has the same ingredients as the marinate except for the vinegar.
  • After marinating, they are then skewered into bamboo sticks and stored in the refrigerator until it is time to grill.
  • Once they are about to open, they set up their stall, display the meats.
  • Grill until cooked in a stainless steel griller and serve it to the customers.
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Landscape and Setting
  • 153 Mabini Ave. Catbalogan City Proper, Catbalogan City, Samar
Person/s involved
  • Owner of the Barbecuehan
  • Cooks/Helpers
Monetary Requirements

Pork Meat and Entrails - PHP 340.00/kilogram
Chicken Meat, Neck, and Entrails - PHP 195.00/kilogram
Hotdog/Sausage/Processed Meat - PHP 45.00 to 60.00 per pack

Issues and Constraints

Not applicable

PROCESS OF FOOD STORAGE
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  • Meat products that were bought from the public market were stored inside the refrigerator after processing before grilling.
  • Barbecues that are ready to be sold are displayed in a stainless steel tray
  • Unsold barbecues were repurposed into another viand for the vendor’s family and not resold to the public.
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Landscape and Setting
  • 153 Mabini Ave. Catbalogan City Proper, Catbalogan City, Samar
Person/s involved
  • Owner of the Barbecuehan
  • Cooks/Helpers
Monetary Requirements

Not applicable

Issues and Constraints

All items prepared for grilling are left at room temperature, making them susceptible to various contaminants. This situation increases the risk of biological hazards and may lead to foodborne illnesses.

PROCESS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTION
List the step by step process of food distribution
  • Direct sales at their respective stalls
  • Delivery service is also being offered to limited familiar customers nearby
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Landscape and Setting
  • 153 Mabini Ave. Catbalogan City Proper, Catbalogan City, Samar
Person/s involved
  • Owner of the Barbecuehan
  • Cooks/Helpers
Monetary Requirements

Cost of one stick for each of the following (as of 2024):
Isaw - PHP 10.00
Taba - PHP 10.00
Lagat - PHP 15.00
Beefies - PHP 15.00
Bigshot - PHP 18.00
Footlong - PHP 12.00
Hungarian - PHP 20.00
BBQ/Barbecue/Laman - PHP 15.00
Maskara - PHP 35.00
Dila - PHP 45.00
Manok - PHP 35.00
Leeg - PHP 15.00
Atay - PHP 30.00

Others/Sides:
Ordinary Rice - PHP 10.00
Puso - PHP 15.00

Issues and Constraints

They have a small scope of customers as they only rely on their physical store and their delivery service is limited only.
Their dine-in space is also limited and they won’t be able to accommodate more customers who prefer to eat what they bought at the stall.

PROCESS OF FOOD SERVICE
List the step by step process of food service
  • Ala-carte Service
  • Dine-in - they set up tables and chairs beside the barbecuehan
  • Take out - they can purchase the barbecue to go
  • Delivery service - also being offered to limited familiar customers nearby
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Landscape and Setting
  • 153 Mabini Ave. Catbalogan City Proper, Catbalogan City, Samar
Person/s involved
  • Owner of the Barbecuehan
  • Cooks/Helpers
Monetary Requirements

Cost of one stick for each of the following (as of 2024):
Isaw - PHP 10.00
Taba - PHP 10.00
Lagat - PHP 15.00
Beefies - PHP 15.00
Bigshot - PHP 18.00
Footlong - PHP 12.00
Hungarian - PHP 20.00
BBQ/Barbecue/Laman - PHP 15.00
Maskara - PHP 35.00
Dila - PHP 45.00
Manok - PHP 35.00
Leeg - PHP 15.00
Atay - PHP 30.00

Others/Sides:
Ordinary Rice - PHP 10.00
Puso - PHP 15.00

Issues and Constraints

Their dine-in space is also limited and they won’t be able to accommodate more customers who prefer to eat what they bought at the stall.