In the bustling streets of Manila, a bizarre culinary phenomenon has emerged: “pagpag,” a term that usually means shaking off dust but, in the slums, translates to scavenged meat from landfills recycled into meals. It’s not your typical gourmet experience – scavengers pick through discards alongside cats and rats, turning landfill scraps into budget-friendly dishes! Click ahead for a taste of this unorthodox cuisine, where survival takes on a whole new flavor.
Recycled Landfill Meat Gives ‘Junk Food’ a Whole New Meaning