Top 5 Filipino Dishes We Want To See During The Holidays
TOP 5 FILIPINO DISHES – It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Etched in the culture of the Filipino is their deep-rooted love for Christmas.
From Noche Bueña to celebrating the New Year, Filipinos never skip a beat when it comes to the holiday season. With that in mind, the Filipino won’t miss out on eating their favorite holiday food.
In this article, we are going to discover the Top 5 Holiday dishes of the Filipino we all want to get our hands on.
MACARONI SALAD – Another staple of almost every occasion within a Filipino household. When there’s an event, you’re sure to find this chillin’ in a freezer.
It’s creamy, tasty, and cool in all the right places. The dish is also very versatile that anyone could experiment on the toppings of their choice.
QUESO DE BOLA – This big ball of cheese (Edam cheese) has been a constant part of the Filipinos line-up of food during the holidays. When you think of the holiday feast, the Queso de Bola is something that’s sure to pop-up in your mind.
LECHON – The Lechon is undoubtedly the star of every Filipino party. This is all the more true for the Christmas Celebrations. Everybody wants a bite of that crispy pork skin and savory meat goodness.
LUMPIA – Ahh the lumpia. Once considered as a side dish, this fried roll of goodness has been stealing the limelight recently. This year has certainly been the year of Lumpia.
The dish had made waves on social media in the form of memes. But, memes aside, the lumpia has now become the standard for a good party. GOOD LUMPIA = GOOD TIME.
HAMON DE BOLA – This ball-shaped goodness has been in every Buena Noche since childhood and it’s not surprising why. The Hamon de bola which has been a Christmas staple often comes with a sweet sauce.
The glaze complements the meat and fits it perfectly to the Filipino palate which has a weakness for a sweet twist. And its also perfect filling in pan de sals for the almusal on the morning after Christmas eve.
What are your top 5 holiday dishes? Let us know in the comments below!
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