What can we learn from Pako (Paco) leaves?

in food •  7 years ago 

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Paco or Pako is one of the fern vegetables that Filipinos love to eat. This vegetable which has a scientific name of Athyrium esculentum, is usually eaten as salad or as a side dish to a main viand. Aside from its distinctive taste, paco is very well known to be healthy among Filipinos. (Google)

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Left to right: Lyrel,John Paul,John Mico & Jem

While preaching in Basey, Samar today I found these kids cleaning and binding some plants. I asked them what it was, they said it is Pako (Paco). They actually take those edible fern and sell it at a cost of five pesos(11 cents) per tie/bind. I was a bit surprised because it was more
cheaper than those in the stores. Then I ask them if they were still studying, they answered Yes. They will just do it when there's no class. I asked them again what they had to do with the money they earned, they said it will be their pocket money at school. At an early age these children are able to earn a living so they can support their needs. In the present day, it is rare
to find such responsible children like them. Their industriousness is outstanding!

They set a good example in the society and for those
able-bodied individuals who just sit on the road side waiting for someone drop money for them as their living. These young ones weren't forced to do such
thing and nobody violates their rights as children in order to gain a small amount of money,but instead, these children simply used their initiative. This kind of
thinking will help them become more responsible in the future, as they grow. 😊

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They are very industrious indeed. There are also many children in our place who in their young age manage to work for a living. Evertime I see childten like them I became more tesponsible in spending money.

Yeah. Adults can learn from children too. 😊

Wow have a lot of that in our province its a healthy vegies!

Yes. Ive learn its good for the heart and for diabetic too. 😊

i love this fern...

So much @jezzel90 😊

wow this is amazing! I remember eating that a lot in Bicol. With fish sauce, vinegar and lots of chilis

Oh man its making my mouth water.

Amazing that they are doing that to earn extra allowance. Being self sufficient for their age.

Sorry for making your mouth water @maverickinvictus 😁 Yes, truly inspiring kids. 😊 Thank you!

Wow sarap nyan with kamatis at sibuyas at pritong isda👍👍👍👍👍yummy

Yes. Bumili ako kanina sa kanila at ginawa naming salad. Charap! 😋

Talagang masarap yan! My fave 😚

Hehe yes masarap tlga.. thanks @gwenbyyy

Marami po dyan sa samar? 😀

Favorite ko yan!!! Omg pako tapos bagoong kalamsi and kamatis omy naglalaway ako

Hahaha tapos may isdang partner. 😋😋😋

A very fine example of industiousness. 😊

Hi there! Those ferns aren't easy to find. It is always depends on its environment. They are cheap in rural areas but in Manila it costs too much.

I have one recipe that you make like to try with pako..

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Wow Thank you for sharing your recipe my friend @mikemaphu . Ill check it. 😊

Very interesting contribution allows us to reflect as some even in the worst circumstances struggle and get ahead. Saludos!

One of my favorite vegetables :) nice post :)

Me too.. thank you @remieltbertes 😊

Those kids are good role models. Jose Rizal once said "ang kabataan ang pagasa ng bayan" (hope of a country lies on children). Our national hero would be very proud to see these kids and hope others would replicate what they are doing. :)

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Wow! karasa hito.

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i didn't knew about Pako (Paco) leaves ,... thanks for sharing this

My pleasure @mahabub007

Thanks for the info :)

Good example it nga mga kabataan 😍 @zhayie03