The local markets of Iloilo are bustling hubs where culinary gems hide in plain sight, dried fish being one of the most prized. My routine walks through Terminal Market, Central Market, and Barotac Nuevo Market reveal rows of dried fish laid out almost 24-7, a sight both humble and profoundly integral to our daily life.

Lagon, H. M. (2024, August 5). Dried fish and the Pinoy palate. Panay News, p. 8.