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Christmas is just two days away and if you still haven’t planned for your Noche Buena, then no fret. Here are some delicious suggestions — be it chicken, beef or pork you want — to put to the table, for one solid holiday feast. You can’t cram anymore though: all of them require at least a day’s advance. (Main photo: Flickr)
CHICKEN
Hainanese Chicken by Andy’s Good Eats (PHP1000/ good for 6)
It may not be as rich and indulgent as the others in the list, but the sous vide chicken still delivers in savory satisfaction. Besides, it comes as a complete meal already.
Andy’s Good Eats; +63 2 8971676, +63 917 8158631
Chicken Galantine Loaf from Angel’s Kitchen (PHP850/1 kilo)
Beloved neighborhood restaurant Angel’s Kitchen reinvents the classic loaf by wrapping it with… bacon. Make it a holiday must-have!
Angel’s Kitchen; +63 2 7441018, +63 2 7218822; +63 917 5352033
BEEF
Angus Beef Belly in Adobo Sauce (P2480/good for 20)
The well-loved adobo gets gourmet. Smoked Angus beef belly is kept in adobo sauce to marinade then placed in the oven for 4 hours to achieve that delicate bite. (Photo: Animetric’s World)
Mad for Pizza; +63 2 3740589
Roast Beef Belly from Tender Bob’s (PHP2250/3 kilos)
To achieve that melt-in-your mouth fatty goodness, the beef belly has been slow-roasted for hours until fork tender. It comes with gravy for more beefy flavor.
Tender Bob’s; +63 917 8593315
PORK
Boneless Lechon Belly by Wabu (PHP2200/3 kilos)
You don’t need to order a whole roast pig to enjoy juicy and flavorsome lechon. The best thing about this lechon belly is that there are have no bones to worry about. And because it’s so good, no leftovers, too. (Photo: Wabu Facebook)
Wabu; +63 906 5499445, +63 928 5055002
Hickory Smoked Pork Belly from Dulcelin Gourmet (PHP1700/1.5 kilos)
It’s tender, juicy and smoky! Each bite is bursting with flavor. The zesty BBQ sauce adds another layer to the already delicious ensemble.
Dulcelin Gourmet; +63 2 3742165, +63 917 5352592
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