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Glazed Christmas ham |
Food has always been
a big part of every celebration. As Filipinos are known for having the grandest
Christmas celebration in the world, there will surely be tables filled with
unique and festive dishes to match the season’s merriments. Now, to help you get
into the Holiday spirit, Solane, the leading LPG brand in the country, shares
how to put appetizing and creative twists on some classic Filipino Christmas
dishes to level up your Noche Buena.
Glazed Christmas Ham
A Christmas ham certainly completes a Noche
Buena table. But instead of just taking it out of the box and putting it on a
plate, make it more flavorful and enjoyable. First, place your ham on a
roasting pan lined with foil then score it vertically. In a saucepan over low
heat, make your glaze by melting a stick of unsalted butter then mixing in one
cup of brown sugar, half a cup of orange juice, half a cup of honey, and two
tablespoons of Dijon mustard. Once the sugar has dissolved and the glaze has
thickened, pour half of it over your scored ham. Put the ham in the oven at
350°F for 10 minutes per pound. Make sure to baste the ham with your remaining
glaze halfway through.
Crispy Lechon Roll
Lechon is another Holiday favorite among Filipinos. First,
get a slab of pork belly and lay it flat on a surface. Rub it with salt and
pepper and let it rest for 15 to 30 minutes. Next, arrange a pile of
lemongrass, scallions, garlic, and red onions on top of the pork belly, and
then roll it until it forms a spiral shape. Use kitchen twine to tie the meat
and brush the outside with annatto oil. Place it on a roasting pan with a rack,
then put it in a preheated oven at 350°F for two hours or until the meat is
tender and the skin is crispy.
Extra Meaty Spaghetti
No matter what the occasion,
Filipino-style spaghetti will always be present! So take it to the next level
by adding a surprise ingredient – longganisa! In a pan, start by sautéing
minced garlic and onions before adding the ground beef. You can also add finely
diced carrots to up the health factor. Once the beef has turned brown, mix in
your longganisa and hotdogs. Then, add salt and pepper to taste. Pour in the
Filipino-style spaghetti sauce of your choice then let it simmer. Now, pour it
over your cooked pasta noodles, grate some cheese, and enjoy!
Decadent Queso de Bola Cheesecake
After a hearty meal,
your guests will surely crave dessert. So why not make another Christmas
staple with a fun twist -- queso de bola cheesecake? In a bowl, start by mixing
one cup of crushed graham crackers, sugar, and a quarter cup of melted butter.
Once combined, press it down to the bottom of a springform pan then chill. For
the cheesecake filling, mix three packs of softened cream cheese and sugar
before adding your special ingredient – a cup and a half of finely grated queso
de bola. Next, beat in three eggs then pour over the chilled graham crust.
Simply bake it for around 40 minutes or until the filling has set. You may also
serve it with mangoes or blueberries for added sweetness.
If you want to
prepare all those dishes and more, Solane can help you have a stress-free
experience in the kitchen with its quality and safe LPG that you can now order
online. For more information, visit www.solane.com.ph and https://www.facebook.com/solane.ph/.
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