Name: Origins
Uploaded: 2022-09-27T05:02:43.000Z
Description: Erwan Heussaff explores some of the lesser known islands in the Philippines, meeting the indigenous people, and getting a rare glimpse into their unique culinary and cultural traditions.

Erwan Heussaff explores some of the lesser known islands in the Philippines, meeting the indigenous people, and getting a rare glimpse into their unique culinary and cultural traditions.

Tastemade Travel

Erwan travels to the gorgeous island of Palawan where he meets with the locals and learns about pearl farming.

Pearls in Palawan

In this episode, Erwan travels to the remote area of Palanan in Isabela, where he meets the Dumagat tribe and learns how to catch an octopus the traditional way.

Octopus in Isabela

Erwan learned how to catch crustaceans while growing up, but in Dumaguete, he discovers their unique regional approach to catching mud crabs.

Mud Crab in Dumaguete

Apo Island is famous for its marine Sanctuary. Erwan meets environmentalists and learns about the Rainbow Runner fish.

Rainbow Runner in Apo Island

Batanes, known for its breathtaking coastline, is home to the mataw fishermen clan. With their guidance, Erwan sets out to catch dorado by using flying fish as bait.

Flying Fish in Batanes

In the mountainous region of Sagada, Erwan sets out to find out more about a local favorite smoked pork: Etag.Along the way, he meets a French chef, an Etag producer, and a local cook who teaches him about indigenous Igorot dishes.

Smoked Pork in Sagada

Known as the tiniest edible fish in the world, sinarapan are found in the many lakes covering the Bicol region. We follow Erwan as he attempts to catch these minuscule fish and see the many ways they can be prepared.

Origins

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