MINUKMOK

GROUP 3
WOULD YOU BELIEVE THAT THIS DELICACY PAVED THE WAY FOR
THOUSANDS OF MEN AND WOMEN TO END UP TOGETHER AS A COUPLE?
• Minukmok is a traditional delicacy in the province of Quezon. It is made from a variety of banana called Saba.
Making this dish is quite simple.
• Long ago, before the age of the “text relationships”, young men had to first get the approval of the parents of the girl that they
intended to court. Parents then are quite protective too and would usually keep a watchful eye to their daughters. In order for the men
to get a chance to spend time with the women and court them, they would usually ask them to make minukmok.
• Since it takes time to pound the saba into a minukmok, the gentleman and the lady would get a chance to spend time together and
talk about things even if the parents are just around watching them. However, there is also a superstitious belief for couple wannabes
that is tied to making a minukmok. It is said that if the pestles used by the man and woman hit each other while they are pounding the
saba, it means that they are not meant for each other. Hence, making minukmok while courting requires skills and not only charms.

Note: This delicacy has several names in Quezon province. It is sometimes called Nilubak, Niyubak, etc.
INGREDIENTS:
• Saba
• Sugar
• Margarine
• Traditional Mortar and Pestle
PROCEDURE:
• Peel the Saba(s).
• Place the peeled saba(s) in the mortar and pestle.
• Pound it continuously until it is mushy.
• Add the sugar and then pound it again until it is well blended,
• Put it in a plate and spread margarine on its surface.
• Serve!