Quezon Province : lagikway

aibika (Abelmoschus manihot) Family: Malvaceae

Vernacular Names: lagikway

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: leaves, shoots

Habitat: homegarden, garden, upland

Availability: all year round; harvestable weekly

Other uses: elliminates alcohol intoxication/hang-over

Dishes:Sautéed, boiled, ginataan, inasinan, niluki, sinuam (ginger, garlic, spices and water), tinipay, nilaga

Ginataang Lagikway na may Kamatis at Tinapa

Ingredients

lagikway
kamatis
gata (coconut milk)
bawang
asin (salt)
sibuyas
luya


Study site: Brgy. Ilayang Palale, Tayabas, Quezon Province
Brgy. Lakawan, Tayabas, Quezon Province
Brgy. Lalaguna, Lopez, Quezon Province
Brgy. Sta Rosa, Lopez, Quezon Province


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