Biyernes, Setyembre 30, 2011

What's behind Sulu's Iniquitous name.......

Just like us, people of Sulu have been in the habit of eating spicy foods. Much fierce and hot than what the name Sulu could denote to us is their best Satti. It's one of the people's most love in going there. It is said to be a must-try fare in visiting Zamboanga. 

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Originally from Sulu, satti is usually skewered chunks of beef or chicken made heavenly with its distinct curry sauce. "Satti is a hit here simply because this piquant soup has the ability to perk one up. Both Muslims and Christians can't help but agree that Satti may have replaced arroz caldo as a comfort food. The rich spicy taste of the soup gives a calming and relaxing feeling and is said to be good for colds and coughs.

While it sounds like a close cousin satay or Malaysian barbecue, satti, the Philippine version, can only be found in the Zambasulta areas – Zamboanga, Sulu and Tawi-tawi islands. 

But unlike the Malaysian version which uses the tomato and peanut mixture simply as a dipping sauce, the Tausug version used the steaming sauce in a more exaggerated fashion and incorporated it into the soup. But this is just one of the many stories of how satti came to be.

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