Leyte town keeps Holy Week tradition of preparing meatless ‘molabola’

Leyte town keeps Holy Week tradition of preparing meatless ‘molabola’

PALO, Leyte – This town, known as the center of Roman Catholic faith in Eastern Visayas, is keeping its Holy Week tradition of preparing "molabola," a local delicacy that became a symbol of faith.MOLABOLA, a rice-based dish traditionally prepared in Palo, Leyte on Good Friday during Holy Week. The soft, chewy rice balls cooked in coconut milk, sugar, and ginger have become the townsfolk's symbol of faith. (PNA)Even with the presence of fast food…