– This holds true for my personal
experience --- not about superfluous heartbreak stories here,
but to my long time loathing turned casual craving to two local specialties
from Cebu and Ilocos – their chorizo/longanisa (whatever you call that!).
So what
are The Difference of Chorizo and Longanisa?
Probably most of us didn’t care about the
difference of the two,
but I momentarily got curious while writing this blog entry. So I made a little
research and found out that they're relatively the same. The only difference is
that...
Longanisa
- more 'mexican style', usually more spicy and
contains a lot more spices.
Chorizo – more 'american style' sausage whereas it is less spicy and has
less spices.
... and that’s according to the Mexican
source I got from the internet. But in the Philippines, it might be different
especially if you compare the two Pinoy faves - Cebu’s chorizo and Ilocos’
longanisa.
Cebu's Chorizo
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| Cebu's Chorizo |
Taste? Primarily, I find it spicy but not over the top. You can actually see some parts of the chilli used inside them.
Comparison? It is more spicy, sweet, and meaty.
Where to find it? I bought Cebu’s chorizo for “pasalubong” at Esther & Guiller Dried Fish Dealer in Tabo-an Market, Cebu.
Ilocos' Longanisa
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| Ilocos' Longanisa |
Taste? It is salty with a splotch of spiciness. The texture is more
compact and doesn’t look fatty compared to the chorizo we’re seeing at our
local markets.
Comparison? It is less spicy, salty, and not squelchy.
Where
to find it? I had a taste of Ilocos’ longanisa last
year at Bistro Amarillo in Vigan City.
Conclusively, Philippines' chorizo and longanisa is quite opposite with Mexicans based on the definition I got from the internet. Whatever that is, sometimes it is more convenient to shut up and just enjoy your food.
I can’t tell which of the two is more delectable as they have their own strengths. The verdict I think would only depend on the person’s preference. As for me, both of them won me over. ;-)
The Winner
I can’t tell which of the two is more delectable as they have their own strengths. The verdict I think would only depend on the person’s preference. As for me, both of them won me over. ;-)
8 comments:
Yuuum! Actually, Davao Chorizo is the best! hahaha! oops! :D
Nah! I don't have to choose since both of them are delicious! :D
omg! drooling over those which I cannot get here in malaysia haha though as you've said theye this mexican and american style. wait till you see those other kinds of sausages they have you wont even notice the difference! Great photos dEAR! xx
Yeah, it holds true for me that I don't really care about the difference because I love them both! With vinegar of course! <3
Very well written and well elaborate.I would love to eat this
Ugh.. never tasted a good Chorizo here in Davao yet. :(
i prefer chorize coz i am not fun of spicy foods. My eyes are drooling over those yummy chorizo & longganisa. Makabili nga ngayon ng Porky Best Chorizo. :=D
I rarely eat chorizo since we always buy longganisa. But will definitely give it a try. I think longganisa and chorizo are the best food for breakfast. :)
Ilocos Longanisa is the one for me! :)
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