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4 recipes to level up your favorite Noche Buena classics

By Felix Ilaya
Published December 16, 2019 6:24 PM PHT

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Noche Buena dishes with a twist


Here are four easy recipes to give your favorite Noche Buena dishes a different and delicious twist!

Most Filipino families already have a set menu of queso de bola, ham, and spaghetti during their Noche Buena. These dishes are filled with flavor and stories of tradition.

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However, just because we're used to having these classics served or made a certain way doesn't mean we can't reinvent them.

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For those who want to explore different flavors on their Noche Buena menu, here are four recipes that add twists to these staple dishes without steering too far from tradition.

1. Queso de Bola Spread

With it's shape and color, it is commonly believed that serving queso de bola on Noche Buena brings luck to the family.

The brand Nanay Luisa's sells jarred queso de bola spread which pairs well with bread. Their spread is made out of shredded queso de bola, mayonnaise, pimiento, and pickles.

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2. Chicken Hamonado

For those who want a cheaper alternative for ham but is just as delicious, you can make chicken hamonado at home.

Marinate chicken breasts with pineapple juice, brown sugar, laurel leaves, and salt and pepper. Fry it after letting the chicken rest for 24 hours to two days.

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3. Lumpiang Shanghai with a twist

Lumpiang Shanghai is typically made with ground pork, shrimp, and vegetables, but the beauty in this Filipino favorite is how easy it is to tweak to your own tastes.

Instead of using the typical meat filling, why not use longganisa, sisig, hamonado, or cheeseburger for your lumpiang shanghai?

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4. Graham de Leche

Leche Flan and Mango Graham Cake are some of our favorite Noche Buena desserts. But did you know that you can combine these two to make an even better dessert?

Just place the leche flan over a layer of Graham crackers and cream. Lastly, fill the remaining space of your container with the leftover cream.

Try these four easy recipes for your Noche Buena this Christmas!

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