5 Savory Pinoy Dishes to Add to Your Party Spread
Serve up an impressive feast under P1,300!
When it comes to preparing for family gatherings, not all people have the time and the funds to pull out all the stops. Only those who are truly ma-
Cooking to impress but bound by budget limitations? These five Pinoy dishes would make for a good addition to any party spread, and the best part is you don't have to worry about exceeding your budget. Here's how you can make them:
1 Oyster Glazed Fried Chicken
Instead of serving the usual fried chicken during your party, add some oomph to your recipe by coating the chicken with a sweet and garlicky sauce. If you're making this for your kid's party, keep it sweet and savory by forgoing the red chili. Go here for the recipe.
Makes 10 to 12 servings
1 sachet Maggi Magic Sarap® (8g)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
For the glaze:
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, minced
1/2 thumb-sized ginger, minced
1 red chili, sliced (optional)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup water
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons spring onion, minced
Total cost of the dish: P269
2 Pinoy Spaghetti
For your school or family reunion potluck, consider making this sweet-style pasta dish. It's a popular party food that both kids and adults will appreciate. Visit this link for the cooking instructions.
Makes 10 to 12 servings
4 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 head garlic, minced
1 large onion, minced
1/2 kilogram ground pork
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups banana ketchup
1 cup hotdog, sliced
2 sachets Maggi Magic Sarap® (8g)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 kilogram spaghetti
6 tablespoons grated cheese
Total cost of the dish: P352.86
3 Lumpiang Gulay
Something to consider when preparing party food for reunions: Healthier options. Skip the oil and frying by steaming this Pinoy-style fresh spring rolls. Make a generous serving of the peanut sauce, and serve it on the side. Get the complete recipe here.
Makes 8 to 10 servings
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 kilogram lean ground pork
1/4 kilogram carrot, sliced into thin strips
1/4 kilogram
1/4 kilogram cabbage, shredded
1 sachet Maggi Magic Sarap® (8g)
12 pieces lumpia wrapper
1/2 cup peanuts, toasted and crushed
2 tablespoons spring onions, minced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced and toasted
For the peanut sauce:
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
1/2 sachet Maggi Magic Sarap® (8g)
1 tablespoon peanut butter
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Total cost of the dish: P125
4 Rellenong Bangus
Put some variety in your spread with this classic Filipino dish. It may seem a little more complicated to do, but your family will appreciate all of your hard work once they taste this dish. See the complete cooking procedure here.
Makes 6 servings
1/2 kilogram
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 calamansi, squeezed for the juice
For the filling:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced into small pieces
1 tomato, seeded and diced into small pieces
1/4 kilogram ground pork
1/4 cup fresh green peas
1 sachet Maggi Magic Sarap® (8g)
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 cup raisins, chopped coarsely (optional)
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Total cost of the dish: P180
5 Sipo Egg
A popular Kapampangan dish,
Makes 6 servings
1/4 kilogram small shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 sachets Maggi Magic Sarap® (8g)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup mushroom, sliced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups water
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup
1 cup canned corn kernels, rinsed
1 cup green peas
18 quail eggs, boiled and peeled
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup all purpose-cream
Total cost of the dish: P282
At the end of the day, what you want is a hearty spread that
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