Tamilok

Tamilok is a dish with the main ingredient being woodworms found in mangroves in Palawan. If your taste buds are brave enough, look for a place cooking it in Palawan or, like a local, eat it raw dipped in vinegar. Locals say the taste of the worms is similar to oysters and you can keep it like a mantra in your head as they slide down your throat. It sounds cringe-worthy but it’s something worth trying in Palawan!

Tamilok is a dish with the main ingredient being woodworms found in mangroves in Palawan. If your taste buds are brave enough, look for a place cooking it in Palawan or, like a local, eat it raw dipped in vinegar. Locals say the taste of the worms is similar to oysters and you can keep it like a mantra in your head as they slide down your throat. It sounds cringe-worthy but it’s something worth trying in Palawan!