Discovering Lokot-Lokot: The Pride of Zamboanga’s Sweet Delicacies

                        📷 Ocang, Jervis Kane O, When visiting Zamboanga City, one cannot miss this interesting but delicious treat known by many as Lokot-Lokot. To the people who belong to the Tausug, it is known as Jaa. Lokot-Lokot is not a small simple snack; instead, a symbol of art, culture, and history altogether captures the essence of this gastronomical heritage of Zamboanga city: Zamboanga rolls. What is Lokot-Lokot? The name Lokot-Lokot comes from the word lokot, which means "to coil or roll." It is indeed accurate to its name since the treat constitutes thin strands of rice flour intricately rolled together as a spiral design. Its production is as beautiful as is its taste, and this requires good skill and patience. Rice flour is the key ingredient for Lokot-Lokot, and the mixture is made into a thick batter. The batter is then poured in thin strands through a special mold into hot oil to create a delicate net-like p...