Filipino street foods are some of the most delicious and interesting snacks you can find in the Philippines. They are cheap, flavorful, and representative of the vibrant culture of the country. Some of the most popular Filipino street foods include fish balls, kwek-kwek, BBQ, and more. While it might seem impossible to recreate these tasty treats at home, it’s actually quite simple and fun!
In this blog post, we’ll take a look at how to make some of the most popular Filipino street foods at home.
Recreate the classic pork BBQ using premium pork kasim.
Make crispy calamares using fresh squid rings.
Create delicious fish balls using Cream Dory.
Use fresh eggs to make kwek-kwek or tokneneng.
Make crispy lumpiang shanghai using premium quality ground pork.
Make savory empanadas using ground pork.
Recreating Filipino street foods at home has never been easier with The Good Meat’s high-quality ingredients. From pork BBQ to lumpiang shanghai, you can enjoy your favorite street foods in the comfort of your own home.
Visit The Good Meat and start making your favorite Filipino street foods at home today.
If you’re both a meat lover and health-conscious, you can relate to the challenge of bringing meat snacks for every long road trip. You need something that will not spoil, low in cholesterol yet high in protein, and, most importantly, a snack that will satisfy your meat cravings while staying healthy.
Today, we have handpicked some of the best healthy meat snacks for your next road trip that will surely give you a delightful drive.
If you prefer a savory yet healthy snack for your next road trip, look no further and make club roll-ups. To make it, you must prepare meats like turkey or ham (choose one that suits your taste buds), lettuce, and cheese slices. Make sure to include a whole grain wrap like a tortilla to hold the roll-up together. Club Roll-ups are easy to make, and you can enjoy them as an on-the-go snack without any mess.
Eggs are a great source of protein and healthy fats and are easy to prepare. You can store Hard-boiled eggs in the fridge for several days, making them a perfect snack for long road trips. You can add flavor by seasoning them with salt and pepper or making deviled eggs with mayonnaise and mustard.
If you are looking for a light, flavorful, and healthy snack perfect for grab-and-go, you can try the Chicken Avocado Wrap. All you need is cooked chicken breast seasoned with your favorite spices, wrap it in a tortilla with perfectly ripe avocados, add some lettuce for greens and extra crunch, and roll it up. You can also add dressing and extra cheese for added flavor and filling.
You can never go wrong with a Tuna Sandwich! This classic ready-to-prepare snack will keep you full and delighted on the road. You can start making this scrumptious snack by mixing all the ingredients – a canned tuna of your choice, mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste, and mustard (optional). Once everything is mixed, spread the mixture over two slices of toasted bread. Then, add your favorite veggies and cheese in between, and top it with a second slice of toast.
Never miss good food while staying healthy!
Beef Lettuce wrap is a healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional tacos or wraps because it uses lettuce instead of bread or tortillas. To prepare, you only need to cook your ground beef with onions, garlic, diced bell pepper, soy sauce, vinegar, grated ginger, salt and pepper to taste, and pepper (optional).
Once done cooking your meat, assemble your wrap. Grab some lettuce, fill it with the cooked meat, and you’re ready for your next road trip.
Packing healthy meat snacks for your road trip doesn’t have to be challenging. With these snack options, you can satisfy your meat cravings on the road while guaranteeing the healthiness of your food.
To achieve fresh, sumptuous, and healthy snacks, always pick high-quality meat from trusted brands.
The Good Meat has been the leading supplier of fresh meat products for years and has evolved from a brick-and-mortar store in Parañaque City to expanded multiple branches.
Today, you can access high-quality fresh meat cuts online and delivered directly to your doorstep. Visit The Good Meat website to experience first-rate meat products. Make your snacks delectable and luscious with The Good Meat! Good food, good health, and a good journey!
Filipinos love to celebrate occasions a little extra. Since Father’s Day is just around the corner, cooking a hearty meal for your awesome dad is one way to celebrate it, in addition to exploring creative Father’s Day giveaway ideas. This day is dedicated to all the hardworking and loving dads, so why not whip up something special for them?
The Good Meat offers a wide selection of premium beef options that you can choose from brisket, steak, yakiniku, and more.
In this blog post, we will be sharing six beef recipes that you can prepare and make this day extra special.
Why is beef good for your dad?
Beef, often associated with masculinity and strength, is a popular choice for dads who love hearty, flavorful meals. It’s packed with protein, iron, and essential nutrients, supporting an active lifestyle.
Level up your cooking by making delectable Beef Stroganoff. This Russian dish will definitely make your dad happy. Its creamy and savory flavor will surely make them do the happy tummy dance. Smothered in creamy mushroom gravy, beef tenderloin is cooked to perfection without that chewy texture—just pure tenderness.
To prepare this dish, all you have to do is cut your fresh meat into strips or cubes, sear for 30 seconds, in goes your onions and mushrooms, add flour, put beef stock and make sure that it is fully incorporated, add sour cream or mustard, then continue stirring, bring to a simmer until sauce is thick, add the beef back in, and voila! You can serve this over steaming white rice or pasta of your choice.
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10min
👨‍🍳 Cooking Time
20min
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Don’t forget to cook the classic! Stir-frying beef with broccoli is one of the easiest yet delectable dishes anyone can prepare.
Start by heating up a wok or large pan with oil. Add your beef pieces and season, then cook until lightly browned on all sides. Now add in the chopped broccoli florets, bell peppers, and onion. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes before adding in the garlic and ginger, stirring quickly to avoid burning them. Finally, pour in your beef broth, oyster sauce, a small amount of sesame oil, and soy sauce. And lastly, pour in water with a bit of cornstarch and let it simmer for a while until it reaches the thick consistency that you like.
And you’re done! Serve it and enjoy every bite that bursts with flavors!
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10min
👨‍🍳 Cooking Time
15min
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And of course, who will say no to good food on a stick? This may be one of the easiest yet tastiest dishes you can prepare on this special day.
Beef kebabs are a simple yet mouthwatering food that you can prepare in no time. To make this dish, you have to marinate your beef tenderloin; the longer, the better. Prepare your skewers. Cut the vegetable of your choice. Once done, you can put them all together. Add in your fresh meat and vegetables alternatively. Grill the kebabs directly on high heat and wait until they turn a golden brown color. Serve with your favorite sauce, and you are ready to go.
And there you have it! You can now enjoy this mouthwatering dish.
⏲️ Prep Time
20min
(plus marinating time)
👨‍🍳 Cooking Time
15min
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Nothing beats a good sandwich. This is something that you should definitely not miss. A pulled-beef sandwich is cooked patiently. The longer you wait, the tastier it becomes.
To begin, you can prepare the beef by marinating it in your favorite sauce. Then simmer it for a few hours until the meat falls apart. Once done, you can assemble all your ingredients: toast the buns a little, put onions, lettuce, and pickles. Add in your beef and top with more sauce if desired. You can serve this with warm fries or chips, which will complete the wholesome experience. This is a delicious sandwich that will leave you wanting more!
⏲️ Prep Time
20min
(plus marinating time)
👨‍🍳 Cooking Time
3 to 4hr
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To enjoy this dish’s delectable and irresistible taste, you only need four primary ingredients: Portobello mushrooms, ground beef, breadcrumbs, and marinara. You can add shredded cheese on top if you want a balance of saltiness and a creamy textured dish. Egg, salt, pepper, and olive oil are secondary ingredients.
First, you need to preheat the Portobello mushrooms in the oven. Then, mix the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl. You will now brush the olive oil to the overall surface of the preheated mushrooms.
After having an utterly mixed beef mixture, you will stuff it on your Portobello mushrooms. After that, you will put the marinara sauce on top of the beef mixture, and you can still add cheese if you like. At last, place the stuffed mushroom in your oven until the meat is cooked. You can add some garnish, such as grilled fruits, grape tomatoes, lemon wedges, and your choice of fresh herbs to enhance the flavor and visual appeal.
⏲️ Prep Time
20min
👨‍🍳 Cooking Time
30min
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A perfectly grilled T-bone steak recipe consists of these essential ingredients; T-Bone steaks, Black pepper, salt, olive oil, rosemary, parsley or thyme, unsalted butter, and minced garlic.
Before cooking T-Bone steaks, please bring them to ambient temperature and remove them from the fridge. Make sure to preheat the grill to a high heat temperature. Medium-rare doneness requires grilling the steaks for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Make sure to regulate the cooking time according to the level of doneness you prefer.
To elevate your dining experience, add roasted potatoes, salad, or even your choice of grilled vegetables. You can never go wrong with this jam-packed meal.
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10min
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10min
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Treat your dad to these delectable dishes and leave his taste buds in delight. From Beef Stroganoff, Beef Broccoli, Kebabs to T-Bone Steak, elevate the celebration and let your dad feel special.
Explore The Good Meat’s wide range of high-quality beef options to achieve these culinary creations.
The fiesta season in the Philippines is celebrated all-year-round, bringing families, friends, and communities together to feast on sumptuous dishes that range from savory to sweet. Food is an integral part of our culture, and during fiestas, it takes center stage as we share meals and stories.
Today, let’s explore some of the Filipino fiesta foods often found on the tables.
The lechon, from the Spanish word, piglet or suckling pig, is a roasted pig and is one of the most popular dishes during fiestas and other important celebrations such as birthdays and Christmas.
Lechon is cooked by stuffing lemongrass, herbs and spices, and tamarind, which is skewered on bamboo, and slowly roasted to an open fire.
You can achieve the juicy, tasty flesh and crispy skin of lechon through the quality of fresh meat or by considering a cochinillo, a month-old piglet.
Caldereta dishes can have different variations. You can cook it using pork, beef, chicken and the most common, goat meat, along with potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, sausages, pineapple chunks, tomato-based sauce, green peas, bay leaves and liver spread.
Although goat meat is ideally best for Caldereta, premium beef and pork meat can give mouthful alternatives.
Although derived from Spanish origin, Menudo is a traditional Filipino cuisine commonly found among the dishes served during festive activities.
It comprises stewed diced pork, carrots, potatoes, tomato sauce, green peas and pork liver. When combined, it results in a dish that is both comforting and satisfying.
Always consider buying high-quality fresh meat for a safe and flavorful Menudo.
The Filipino delicacy adobo, which has slowly taken the spotlight on international cuisine, is undeniably an essential food on the table during fiesta. Chicken adobo is the easiest yet tastiest variant to cook.
Chicken adobo, an original Filipino traditional stew, is prepared using chicken meat marinated in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, black peppercorns, bay leaves and sugar, although it can be optional and simmered until tender.
To ensure high quality and best-tasting chicken adobo, make sure to buy a guaranteed fresh chicken.
On every occasion, a table is not complete without everyone’s favorite dish, lumpiang shanghai. Lumpiang Shanghai is made of ground pork, seasoned with salt, pepper, and other condiments, carrots, onion, parsley, and egg, all combined in a bowl. It is then wrapped in a lumpia wrapper and deep-fried until golden brown.
This popular dish is every Filipino’s favorite. You can never go wrong with this classic. Try making it from scratch or save time with a convenient ready-to-cook version available here.
Festivities in the Philippines are adorned with colorful ornaments, merry-making sounds and laughter and are made alive by the food. It’s reassuring that the Philippines’ fiestas can be celebrated triumphantly with sumptuous foods prepared using high-quality meat.
If you’re looking for top-quality meat and ingredients, visit The Good Meat and enjoy shopping for your upcoming feast celebration.
Summer is undeniably the most anticipated time of the year! Filipinos love this season for exciting travel adventures and beating the summer heat on the refreshing beaches, rivers, falls, and even for a simple picnic.
Everyone’s brimming with excitement for outdoor adventures, and hearty summer meals are unparalleled to elevate your summer getaway experience.
Here are the top 5 easy summer food recipes you should try.
Lemon Chicken Salad is the perfect dish to try this summer if you want something light and zesty. This dish is made of chicken thigh or chicken breast that is cooked to perfection.
For added tangy flavor and to make it more refreshing, you can also drizzle your homemade lemon dressing. Start by squeezing lemon juice, zest, honey, mustard, garlic, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
Once you have everything, you can assemble your salad with green leafy vegetables, and your Lemon Chicken Salad is ready to serve.
Steak fajitas is a savory and refreshing dish this summer that will surely satisfy your cravings. This dish will elevate your summer dining experience, and here’s how you can simply prepare it.
Start by marinating your steak with a mix of garlic powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. You can also add more spices according to your preference. Allow it to sit for about 15 minutes while you work on the other components. Preheat the skillet; once hot enough, cook the steak until done.
Once done cooking your steak, get ready to assemble your fajitas. Serve it with warm tortillas, and add a squeeze of lemon for that added citrus flavor.
Tip: Buy fresh and high-quality steak to achieve a rich and succulent taste. You may also use a tenderloin steak or left-over Porterhouse steak cut in thin strips.
Seafood Salad is typically a delectable medley of succulent shrimp and crab sticks. Consider having this mouthwatering dish as your appetizer or dessert. Serve it chilled to freshen your summer experience.
Seafood salad’s ingredients include shrimp, crab stick, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, salt, lemon juice or calamansi juice, and pepper.
You can prepare the Seafood Salad instantly. You only need to cook the shrimp and add all the ingredients to a bowl, including the crab stick. Generously mix it and refrigerate it overnight.
Tip: Buy fresh shrimp to enhance the exquisite flavor of your Seafood salad. You can also eat this Seafood Salad with lettuce or crackers.
You can never go wrong with skewers. This salmon, lemon, and herb skewer will give you a fresh and zesty summer feel. You only need salmon, lemon, garlic, oregano, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
To cook this dish, you must cut your salmon into cubes and peel and mince the garlic. Squeeze in one lemon and mix it with olive oil.
Combine herbs (oregano), minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Marinate the salmon cubes in the mixture before threading them on the skewers.
Last, you must grill the skewers over medium heat until cooked. Serve these salmon, lemon, and herb skewers with a green salad or as an appetizer.
Pineapple is not only for summer desserts. You can also level up it with any dish, just like the Pineapple Fried Cauliflower Rice Bowl.
To make this dish, you must start by preparing the cauliflower rice. Start by rinsing and patting dry a head of cauliflower; cut it into florets and shred it in a food processor.
Once you have all the ingredients needed, you are ready to cook. First, heat your pan and add oil. Cook your onions until translucent. Add cauliflower rice, season it with salt and pepper, and keep stirring occasionally.
Once done with your cauliflower rice, add diced pineapples to the mixture and continue sautéing. And voila! You can now serve this delicious fried cauliflower rice on your dining table this summer!
Achieve these summer dishes to perfection using fresh, high-quality products from The Good Meat.
The Good Meat has been one of the best suppliers of fresh meat products for years and has evolved from a brick-and-mortar store in Parañaque City to expanded multiple branches.
Today, you can access high-quality fresh meat cuts online and have them delivered directly to your doorstep. Explore our website to discover first-rate products.
Lent is a Christian tradition wherein a devotee prays, fasts, and gives alms to anyone in need. It’s a season for spiritual anticipation before Easter. Moreover, it is a time of commemorating the sacrificial act of Jesus on the cross.
Emulating Jesus as a Christian entails sacrificing daily pleasures such as consuming meat. In this regard, seafood is a fantastic alternative to meat abstinence.
Seafood is considered one of the healthiest foods on earth. It is an outstanding root source of minerals, protein, and vitamins and is jam-packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which are recognized to help reduce heart problems.
Today, let’s delve deeper into the top three seafood recipes that you can cook this lent.
Cream Dory is known for its moist flesh and medium consistency. With its mild flavor that won’t overpower your taste buds and its affordable price, it has become popular over the past years.
Preparing Cream Dory with Lemon Butter Sauce is incredibly simple. To start the dish, prepare your cream dory fillets. Make sure that it is fresh for the best results.
The resulting lemon butter sauce will enrich the aroma and taste of the cream dory, creating a deliciously quick meal.
This dish pairs well with various steamed vegetables, such as broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, or green beans.
Herbed Crusted Salmon Steak is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, low in saturated fats and calories, and is always perfect for the lenten season.
Preparing Herbed Crusted Salmon Steak is simple and can be done in a few minutes. To begin, you only need a fresh Salmon Steak.
This dish pairs well with various side dishes, such as Pan Fried Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan, Sauteed Green Beans and Mushrooms, and Mashed Potatoes.
Tuna is a meaty fish with minimal fat content, making it comparable to pork meat. It is soft with a beautiful texture and appearance, so tuna has become one of the favorite alternatives.
Let’s talk about the Seared Tuna Steak with Mango Salsa for our last recipe.
The combination of tuna steak and mango salsa offers a delightful contrast that will satisfy your palate. The full meaty texture of the tuna and the fruity-sour taste made by the mango and lime make this dish delectable and aromatic.
Seafood is a great diet you can consider during the Lenten season. It will not only benefit your health because it does not contain cholesterol, but also promotes your spiritual journey. Try these recipes as a choice for your Lenten menus, and visit The Good Meat as your source of premium seafood products.
