Impress family and friends with these easy to prepare, mouth-watering Noche Buena dishes

Christmas is in the air and everyone is getting busy buying gifts and organizing parties. For most of us Filipinos, Christmas is also about preparing a feast for Noche Buena that the whole family can enjoy while bonding and celebrating.

But considering the heavy traffic and last-minute shopping, it’s also a hectic season especially for mothers who are usually in charge of the preparations.

Don't let the holiday rush overwhelm and exhaust you. Keep the Christmas tradition and spirit alive with these quick and easy recipes for Noche Buena made more delicious with UFC Tamis-Anghang Banana Catsup.

Chili Con Carne

This dali-cious recipe can give your Noche Buena variety by pairing it with nachos, bread buns, and fries. Truly, a dish that family and friends can enjoy.

1. Saute

• 6 tbps oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• ½ kilo ground beef
• ½ cup pickle relish

2. Simmer

• 1 cup UFC Spicy Banana Catsup
• 1 cup UFC Tamis-Anghang Banana Catsup
• 1 can pork and beans
• salt and pepper to taste

3. Plate and garnish

Tamis-Anghang Glazed Chicken

Chicken has always been a staple food for us Filipinos. Glazing it with UFC Tamis-Anghang Banana Catsup is a fresh take on the ordinary fried chicken dish which has slowly become a new favorite that has caught the Pinoy’s palate.

1. Marinate chicken for 15-30 minutes

• 1 kilo chicken pieces
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1⁄2 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp suka

2. Mix batter

• 1 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup corn starch
• 1⁄2 cup cold water

3. Add chicken to batter
4. Deep fry
5. Make glaze in saucepan

• 3⁄4 cup UFC Tamis-Anghang Banana Catsup
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 4 tbsp butter

6. Toss chicken in glaze and plate
7. Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions

Chicken Barbecue Salad with Asian Dressing

A hearty salad balances off the rich flavors of other holiday dishes. Try this light and refreshing recipe for a healthy Noche Buena experience.

1. Marinate chicken then grill

•   ½ kilo chicken thigh fillets
•   4 tsbp patis
•   4 tbsp suka
• 4 tbsp UFC Tamis-Anghang Banana Catsup
• 1 tsp garlic, minced
• pepper

2. Make the dressing

• 1 cup UFC Sweet Chili Sauce
• 4 tbsp UFC Tamis-Anghang Banana Catsup
• 6 tbsp soy sauce
• ½ cup honey
• 4 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp ginger juice
• 4 tbsp suka

3. Add salt and pepper to taste
4. Plate the salad

Pink Stroganoff

Add a festive color to this classic beef dish by using UFC Tamis-Anghang Banana Catsup on top of hot noodles and mouthwatering beef tenderloin or sirloin strips.

1. Marinate beef

• 4 tbsp patis
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp pepper to taste
• ½ kg beef tenderloin or sirloin

2. Saute

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 can UFC Mushroom
• Marinated beef

3. Simmer

• 1 pack all-purpose cream
• ¼ cup UFC Tamis-Anghang Banana Catsup
• 1 can UFC Whole Corn Kernels

4. Add salt and pepper to taste
5. Plate and garnish with parsley

These are just some of the many dali-cious recipes the whole family can enjoy this holiday season—made tastier with the tamis-anghang formula of UFC Tamis-Anghang Banana Catsup that will make you pour pa more this Christmas!

UFC Tamis-Anghang Banana Catsup can be used both for dipping and cooking, enhancing the flavor and color of your favorite dishes. For more quick and easy recipes, visit UFC Tamis-Anghang Banana Catsup's Facebook page at facebook.com/SarapUFCSarapPinoy/.