Balayan Sauce

Bagoong Balayan with Calamansi and Sili

“Balayan sauce” is actually a type of bagoong made in the town of Balayan in Batangas province.

Evelyn’s Bagoong Balayan

Pairs great with plain boiled okra.

How is bagoong made? In the case of manufacturers of the Balayan style of bagoong, anchovies and salt are blended together and stored in containers called tapayan (large earthen jar) for partial fermentation.