Pasko na naman! ‘Di ba ang tulin ng araw? It’s that time of the year again to serve the family’s favorites para magkaalaman na kung sino ang pinakamasarap magluto sa Noche Buena. If you want to get in the game, you best know how to play it. Lucky for you, we have some tried-and-tested recipes with a MAGGI® na pwede mong gamitin para magpasikat.
Sulit-sa-effort Lechon Manok
If you grew up eating roasted turbo chicken, then this recipe is for you! Classic Noche Buena staple ito, medyo effort gawin pero panalo. Worth it ang lahat the moment you serve up that succulent chicken. Here's how to make it.
Start by marinating the chicken with MAGGI® Magic Sarap®, pepper, thyme, rosemary and olive oil. Refrigerate overnight. One hour before cooking, take it out of the fridge and either tie it into something like a bundle, or butterfly it flat for a more even cook. Roast it in a preheated oven for 30 minutes. Once the chicken is partially cooked, add seasoned vegetables in the pan, coat with the drippings, and put everything back in the oven to roast for another 45 minutes. Once cooked, let it rest para maging mas juicy. Slice it up and serve with the roasted veggies and lemon wedges.
Here’s the link to the recipe: https://www.nestlegoodnes.com/ph/recipes/roasted-chicken
Simply Good Tip: Want juicier chicken? Roast it in a turbo broiler or an air fryer! Siguruhin lang na there’s enough space to let hot air circulate properly.
Celebration Staple with a Twist: Lumpiang Gulay with Lechon
Sabi nga nila, kulang ang handaan ‘pag walang lumpiang shanghai. This version takes it up a notch with chunkier textures using shredded lechon and a spread of veggies prepared differently. A little extra, but it’s for something special for the holidays. Here’s how to make it.
Sauté the shredded lechon in oil until golden brown. Add carrot strips, shredded cabbage, and togue. Season with MAGGI® Magic Sarap® to taste, then transfer to a large plate to cool. Use 3 tbsp of the lumpia mix when wrapping. Finally, fry in oil until golden brown. Chunky, meaty, with hints of freshness from the veggies to cut through the richness, all in one wrapped package. Instead of the usual sweet and chili sauce, serve up this treat with lechon sarsa for a creative twist. This dish will turn heads and make them think “bakit ‘di ko ‘to naisip?”
Here’s the link to the recipe: https://www.nestlegoodnes.com/ph/recipes/lumpiang-gulay-with-lechon
Simply Good Tip: Here’s a leveled up idea: make this dish with lechon paksiw! Use the more flavorful meat in the lumpia mix and serve with the lechon paksiw sauce.
One for the Kids and Kids at Heart: Pinoy Spaghetti
Sabi nila, ang Pasko ay para sa mga bata. For the kids to enjoy any celebration, dapat may Pinoy Spaghetti! Here’s our classic take on it.
Igisa ang bawang, sibuyas, giniling seasoned with MAGGI® Magic Sarap®, at hotdogs until fragrant. For that sweet Pinoy twist, dagdagan ng tomato sauce, banana catsup, tubig, brown sugar, at isang MAGGI® Magic Chicken Cube and simmer for 10 minutes.
On a separate pot, cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and transfer to a large plate. Top with sauce and cheese, then serve. Simple, pero panalo sa Christmas handaan! Malay mo, maging favorite ka pa ng mga pamangkin mo with your best spaghetti.
Here’s the link to the base recipe: https://www.nestlegoodnes.com/ph/recipes/pinoy-spaghetti-2
Simply Good Tip: You can substitute giniling with MAGGI® Ginisahog for a less guilty indulgence!
Panalo ang Lahat sa Masarap na Noche Buena
Aminin na natin: competitive tayo pagdating sa pasarapan ng handa sa Pasko. Pero basta masarap ang handa, lahat tayo, panalo! Mapaparami ng kain ang mga bata, mapapangiti mo ang mga kapamilya mong minsan mo lang makita sa isang taon, at mararamdaman mo ang pagmamahal ng buong pamilya. Nakaka-pressure ang effort. Pero para mapasarap ang Pasko ng lahat, kakayanin. Kaya tayo na, giliw, magsama na tayo. Meron na tayong Magical na recipes, pang Noche Buena at para sa araw ng Pasko.
