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Basilico is the Italian word for basil. It is one of the most popular of herbs in Italy, a basic ingredient in making an authentic Ligurian pesto. It is also best known as the herb in
Bat and Balls also known as Soup Number 5 is one of the exotic soups from the Philippines made of cow's genitals, ginger and lots of onions. It is one of specialties in Batangas, Philippines which is actually made of a cow’s penis (bat) and testicles (balls). It is usually served with chili and kalamansi (Philippines local lime).
Batac Empanada refers to meat turnover, with an orange- colored dough with papaya and mongo fillings. It is the indigenous version that originated in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. For the dought or the casing, rice flour, egg and orange colored food coloring are being used. While the filling consists of grated green papaya which is blanched and squeezed with salt to extract the bitter taste, parboiled mongo, salt, ground pepper (optional), monosodium glutamate (MSG), and garlic. Batac Empandaa is served with a vinegar-chili dip
Batan refers to a flat stone used as a grinder.