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Proben

(Proven)

Proben (occasionally referred to as proven) is a satisfying Filipino snack, and one of the most popular street food items in the country. It is prepared with an unusual chicken organ named proventriculus, a component that is in many ways similar to chicken gizzard.


Coated in flour or cornstarch, the tiny proben pieces are shortly deep-fried until the exterior becomes golden brown and crispy. They can be fried individually and served in plastic bags, or skewered and fried on bamboo sticks. Cheap, fast, and nutritious, proben has come to represent one of the most common street food varieties in the Philippines, which is especially favored among the young students.


The snacks can be found on numerous streets and traditional markets, where they are usually prepared by street vendors who prepare heaps of fresh proben on mobile food stands. Even though they can be eaten plain, bagged or skewered versions are usually accompanied by sour vinegar sauce or sweet chili sauce.