I was reviewing this blog post on food and travels, what I’d like to cook if I go to some place in the Philippines. Little did I know, one of those in the list would come true in more ways than one. That is to “cook” kinilaw or ceviche in General Santos. And here I am, living in General Santos. Plenty of fresh seafoods, many ways to kinilaw. I’ve prepared it at home already, though it’s not fun to eat alone. Best to share in a picnic with good friends. To date, since coming to General Santos, I’ve eaten several versions from as far as Cagayan de Oro, to the mountains of Bukidnon and quite nearby in Polomolok. I’ve also tasted those prepared by friends I’ve met here.
My own version of kinilaw
Kinilaw ni Ate Jinky
Kinilaw at Piyesta
Kinilaw served at a carinederia inside the Polomolok town market (Polomolok, South Cotabato)
Kinilaw served in a farmer’s field (Bukidnon province)
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Sawadee kha! My name is Gay a.k.a. A Scientist in the Kitchen. Science and cooking are two of my passions. I'm a corn breeder who also loves to eat and cook. My kitchen is in Phitsanulok, Thailand where I am based together with Pasta (yes, I love Italian food!) my black labrador retriever. 
thank you for including piyesta’s version of kinilaw
So san ang the best? ?
I need to start cooking more Filipino food, the only thing I really know how to do is adobo! Cool giveaway, I can always use another book (although my husband would say otherwise).
I could be partial to Cagayan de Oro because I’ve lived there hahah but yours look good, though. I heard the kinilaw in DVO is also amazing
Im a fan of kinilaw with mayo.
Your version looks great! I’m inspired to do my own version of kinilaw tomorrow. Sana may mabiling tuna dito sa amin. =)
Just make sure its fresh. You can also try other types of fish.