There’s no denying that Christmas is the time to gather with loved ones and enjoy each other’s company over delectable food. Planning for your holiday spread can tend to be nerve-racking, especially if you have to cater to everyone’s requests for both traditional and creative dishes.
Pancit, barbecue, and fruit salad will always be mainstays in every Noche Buena table, but why not add a twist to your menu by including creamy versions of Pinoy classic dishes?
With the help of NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream, you can instantly transform meaty favorites into one-of-a-kind dishes that will make Christmas more delightful. The best part is they’re a breeze to whip up. Add any or all of these meaty viands to your Christmas spread to make it extra merry!
Creamy Beef with Mushroom
With a few simple steps, you can easily whip up this restaurant-quality dish right in your own kitchen. The creamy sauce matches perfectly with the juicy beef and tender mushrooms. Try serving this with toasted bread, pasta, or even mashed potato.
Ready In: 40 minutes
Yield: 10
Creamy Beef with Mushroom Ingredients
3/4 kilo thinly sliced beef
2 sachets 8g MAGGI® MAGIC SARAP®
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 head garlic, minced
1 large onion, cut into strips
2 cups sliced button mushroom
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 pack 250ml NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream
1 tablespoon minced parsley
How to Cook Creamy Beef with Mushroom
1 Season beef with MAGGI® MAGIC SARAP® and pepper. Sauté beef in oil in batches until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
2 Sauté garlic, onion, and mushroom in butter using the same pan. Add flour and cook for 1 minute. Stir in water and bring to simmer.
3 Add sautéed beef, soy sauce, and NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream. Stir in parsley, transfer to a serving plate, and serve.
Chicken Pastel in Creamy Sauce
Complete with potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and green peas, this chicken dish is as colorful as the season’s ornaments. All that goodness is coated in a creamy sauce that both kids and kids-at-heart will enjoy. Extra rice, please!
Ready In: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 10
Chicken Pastel in Creamy Sauce Ingredients
1 kilo chicken leg quarters, cut into pieces
3 sachets MAGGI® MAGIC SARAP®
3 tablespoons butter
1 head garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 potato, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 chorizo de Bilbao, sliced (optional)
1 can whole button mushroom, rinsed and quartered
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups water
1 pack 250ml NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream
12 quail eggs, boiled and peeled
1/4 cup green peas
How to Cook Chicken Pastel in Creamy Sauce
1 Season chicken with 1 sachet of MAGGI® MAGIC SARAP®. Sauté chicken in butter. Remove and set aside.
2 Sauté garlic, onion, potato, carrot, chorizo (optional), and mushroom in the same pan for about 10 minutes.
3 Add flour and cook for 2 minutes while stirring. Pour water and bring to simmer. Add chicken and cook for 15 minutes.
4 Season with remaining 2 sachets of MAGGI® MAGIC SARAP®. Stir in NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream, quail eggs, and green peas. Transfer to a serving plate and serve.
Tip: You can also use chicken breast as a healthier substitute, but lessen the chicken’s cooking time to 5 minutes to prevent overcooking.
Creamy Pork Caldereta
Ever tried adding cream to the classic caldereta? The result is a beautiful stew that features a perfect balance of creaminess, spiciness, and savory goodness. NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream instantly makes the sauce thicker, richer, and even more flavorful.
Ready In: 1 hour 50 minutes
Yield: 10
Creamy Pork Caldereta Ingredients
1 large potato, cubed
1 carrot, cubed
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 kilo pork shoulder, cut into pieces
3 sachets 8g MAGGI® MAGIC SARAP®
2 bay leaves
1 head garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 small red chili, sliced
1 small can liver spread
2 cups tomato sauce
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons cheese, grated
1 pack 250ml NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream
How to Cook Creamy Pork Caldereta:
1 Sauté potato and carrot in 2 tablespoons oil until golden brown and set aside.
2 Season pork with 1 sachet of MAGGI® MAGIC SARAP®. Sauté in remaining oil until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3 Sauté garlic, onion, and chili in the same pot. Add liver spread and cook for 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce and sautéed pork. Pour enough water to cover the pork. Add bay leaves and simmer until tender. Add water as needed.
4 Once tender, add sautéed potato, carrot, and bell peppers. Season with MAGGI® MAGIC SARAP® and sugar. Stir in NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream and 2 tablespoons cheese. Transfer to a serving plate, top it with the remaining grated cheese, and serve.
Make Christmas with your loved ones more special by cooking dishes made creamy and more flavorful with NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream.
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