Pastil / Patir
Pastil is one of the most popular Maguindanaon delicacies. It is prepared with steamed rice and shredded chicken then wrapped with banana leaf.
Pastil is available in most of the local restaurants particularly at the public market area. my kids super like pastil
What is Pastil?
To the aliens from Mars hehehe, pastil (or patil) is said to be a Muslim delicacy commonly enjoyed by Maguindanaons.
But because of the variations of the delicacy, some people have gained a common understanding that pastil is now the chicken topping on the rice (and not the whole banana leaf package thing); and that it can actually be eaten solo or as a staple food with some viand.