Sakurab, native shallots, is a vegetable similar to scallions and is a traditional food seasoning in the Philippines. It is particularly commonly used in the cuisine of the Maranao people. Sakruab is the main ingredient of the ubiquitous Maranao condiment palapa, where it is mixed with spices, salt and ginger. It can be eat in its raw form as a side dish. Sakurab is also used in the traditional cuisines in the islands of Mindanao and the Visayas, where it is more commonly known as sibujing.
