Arasip, a delicacy made from Lumbia Palm Tree flour (Metroxylon Sagu), mixed with young coconut meat and sugar, and wrapped in Hagikhik leaves (Phrynium sp.), offers a uniquely fresh, crisp, and earthy flavor. Widely crafted across various parts of the Visayas, Alangalang’s Arasip stands out for its exceptional quality, balanced taste, and silky texture, distinguishing it as a specialty of Alangalang, Leyte.

The production of Arasip involves local secrets and natural ingredients, contributing to its distinctiveness. For decades, this delicacy has been a significant source of income for families, serving as a popular snack and gracing household tables during special occasions. Barangay P. Barrantes in Alangalang plays a pivotal role in producing Arasip, fostering a community known for supplying this delicacy across Eastern Visayas and even abroad as a cherished Pasalubong.