Monday, January 23, 2006
Talbus Kamuti

Last night, I went to my guy's house and we ate a very healthy Kapampangan dinner which consists of Talbus Kamuti, Pritung Balasenas (fried eggplant), and Tinapa (steamed fish). It's one of those barrio meals I always crave for.
What took my breath away is the fried Talbus Kamuti or leaves of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas). I rarely enjoy green leafy vegetables but when I tasted the savoury freshness of Talbus Kamuti, I almost forgot my name! It is known to be an excellent source of Vitamin A & C.
This delicacy might not be just confined in Pampanga, but what the heck this is where I had the first taste of this healthy dish.
It's best eaten when dipped in baguk or shrimp paste and either vinegar or calamansi. Rrrrrr...