Moron (food)

Moron
The chocolate moron bundled and individual
Alternative namesMuron, chocolate moron, chocolate suman, chocolate rice cake
TypeRice cake
CourseDessert
Place of originPhilippines
Region or stateEastern Visayas
Main ingredientsGlutinous rice, coconut milk, sugar, chocolate
Similar dishesSuman

In Filipino cuisine, moron (also spelled morón or muron,[1] the stress is placed on the last syllable[2]) is a rice cake similar to suman.[3] It is a native delicacy of the Waray people in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines, particularly in the area around Tacloban City in the province of Leyte[2] and in Eastern Samar province.[4][5] Other parts of the Philippines have their versions of it, however.[6] In fact, the moron was adopted as one of Mambajao, Camiguin's locally produced products.[7][8]

Since it is a variety of suman, the moron is cooked with glutinous rice, coconut milk and sugar.[9] The main difference is that moron is gyrated with chocolate tablea (tablets) or mixed with cocoa powder while a regular suman is not.[5][3][2] It also has a hint of vanilla and is usually partnered with coffee or sikwate (a native Philippine chocolate drink).[2] With chocolate as its distinct ingredient, it is also called chocolate moron or chocolate suman.[2]

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  2. ^ a b c d e Dizon, Angeli Korina M. (January 6, 2017). "Chocolate Moron". The Freeman. Retrieved November 28, 2017 – via The Philippine Star.
  3. ^ a b De Guzman, Nicai (June 15, 2017). "A Comprehensive Crash Course to Kakanin". Esquiremag.ph. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  4. ^ Caspe, Mel (December 18, 2016). "'Moron' draws more tourists to Leyte, E. Samar". Manila Standard. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  5. ^ a b Uy, Amy A. (September 1, 2013). "Rice cakes, roscas, and more eats at the Samar Food Fest". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  6. ^ "Suman de Moron | Viva Travel Action". vivata.com.au. July 18, 2012. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  7. ^ "Department of Labor and Employment - Ro Polo Updates". www.dole.gov.ph. Department of Labor and Employment of the Philippines. July 2, 2015. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  8. ^ "Mindanao Daily News – DOLE-X assisted suman moron: Camigueños trending 'kakanin'". www.mindanaodailynews.com. March 5, 2015. Retrieved November 28, 2017.[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ Fernandez, Rudy A. (June 22, 2009). "Tourist spots known for delicacies, too". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 28, 2017.