Darth_Jesus
lugaw… one branch of relatives does that. it’s their tradition. nothing but lugaw on the xmas eve. to remind them where they came from.

Culture is something that nobody can take from us and I myself feel proud when me, my wife and kid are all awake in the middle of the night, making noises when everyone around us are asleep. Someone asked me why do you do that? I’d like to have a good juicy go at him but I just answered “…because that’s what Filipinos do”

@Thea as what Remil said you can simmer it in pineapple juice. Simmer and slow cook, avoid bubbles in the juice, on little fire as possible. A few tips would be:

1. for an asian touch – try slow cooking with star anise and cinnamon sticks
2. for a crunchy crust – melt sugar on a pan, slow fire of course and watch the color because you don’t want that to taste bitter, then just pour it over your Hamonado and watch your crystal crust say hi
3. stuffed hamonado – before I put it in the fiery furnace, my usual stuffing is Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. but if you want to have a more “mommy” kind – bread crumbs, mixed herbs rolled with melted butter
4 tutti fruity – simmer with any of your favorite fruit. try pears or peaches or if all else fails, semi-ripe bananas…then call it Pochero

@jhustin that is a bit not-Filipino but hey merry merry Christmas to you too jhustinapay

@allan you on the other hand need to comment more here rather than dump me messages asking about recipes on facebook. cocktails man. it’s easy to buy and easy to make. Who are your guests? or better yet read here first. Then come back to me.

@Food Fascination you have to bribe me first.

Any ideas on food to serve to guests on Christmas day? (No, not noche buena).

I’m thinking the usual Spaghetti and Salad, but I’d like to hear your suggestions.

Grazie!

Allan

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Jastin