01/10/2026
TARUKOG: The Salt, The Shell, and Fidel Labutap’s 20-Year Journey
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For over two decades, the coastal winds of Brgy. Sapao in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, have carried the rich, briny aroma of simmering tarukog (sea snails) prepared by none other than local culinary fixture Fidel Labutap.
In this special food documentary, we take you behind the scenes to witness a true master at work. Watch as Mang Fidel shares the time-tested techniques, patience, and deep coastal heritage required to transform this unique local delicacy into a masterpiece of Eastern Samar flavor. It's more than just cooking—it's a celebration of a 20-year legacy rooted in the sea.
🌊 Watch the full journey of passion, tradition, and taste.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6EUDkpXcJE&t=42s
If you want to order Tarukog from Mang Fidel, you can reach them here: 0936 6493 360