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Oriental Mindoro: Merl's Suman sa Lihiya with Coco Jam from Calapan City

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Oriental Mindoro Original: Merl's Suman sa Lihiya also known as Mindoro Tamales
Making buzz from Calapan City, Mindoro - a native delicacy traditionally home-made by the locals of Calapan. A brand name Merl's came up with an idea to go mainstream, with a little hint of research and assistance from DOST-MIMAROPA [Science and Technology Innovations for MSME's] the native delicacies is now making a niche as a pasalubong industry of Calapan, Mindoro.



Suman sa Lihiya is typically square-shaped and individually hand-packed and intricately wrapped in palm leaves. Each piece weighs 50 grams, 1 bundle has 2 pieces with inclusion of pre-packed coco jam in a bite size plastic. 
I recommend it as a Christmas gift suggestion, for those planning to buy in bulk, purchase directly at Merl's store. A box of 24  pieces can be bought at PhP200, for vacuum packed of 12 pieces for PhP100. 
Some stalls in Calapan Mindoro sells by the piece at a jack-up price of PhP15 each. 
The suman sa lihiya with coco jam is made up of glutinous rice, lye, salt and corn oil. When topped with coco jam, the rice cake is mouth-watering and addicting. An option to buy a separate coco jam in a bottle will make you suman sa lihiya more interesting. I have a habit of topping a rice cake like this with a Chiz Whiz, and it works so well with my taste buds, try it for those who needs a low down on sugars. 
Merl's Suman sa Lihiya with Coco Jam 
1 vacuum-pack [12 pieces] PhP100
The shelf life of Merl's Suman sa Lihiya last for a month I believe, the ones we have was brought home December 9, 2011 and will last until January 2012. The packaging say "Keep Refrigerated" but I doubt once you put it refrigeration, the texture and moisture will change. Although each pack has a small paper noting the heating procedures through a steamer or microwave oven. 
Merl's Suman sa Lihiya with Coco Jam
a box with 2 vacuum-pack [24 pieces] PhP200
Manufactured by:
Merl's Native Delicacies
Lalud, Calapan City
Oriental Mindoro
[t] (043) 286-7684
[m] (0916) 356-6381 and (0922) 847-3458
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Location: Lalud, Calapan City Oriental Mindoro

Comments

  1. [pinkc00kies]December 10, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    i think they sell this in the kakanin stalls in Manila :)

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  2. Foodamn! PhilippinesDecember 11, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Hi Pink, I think they joined food bazaars in the metro lately, though I haven't seen it yet in stalls or I really doesn't have the time to check on it. :)

    Would you know where? Transporting the goods is much of a burden on some point because the stuff is loaded. :)

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  3. DyanieDecember 11, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    I saw these at SM Makati! :) Friday to Sunday; yung sa gitna ng loob ng mall; near Brownies

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  4. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    hello my beautiful world
    hello everyone on this place!
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  5. HenryDecember 17, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    It looks very special, bili ko konte kpg nakakita ko dito sa Manila gusto ko rin matikman to.

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  6. Foodamn! PhilippinesDecember 18, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    @ Henry: Please give Foodamn a buzz on when you're done eating :)

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  7. HenryDecember 26, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Hello! Checking all my blogroll friends. Merry Merry Christmas po, dumaan lang ako.

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