Top 12 Filipino Noche Buena Foods

Christmas is just a few more days to go!

Christmas is on the horizon! And when we say Christmas, Noche Buena is our most awaited event. It is when families assemble for an extravagant Christmas meal. We Filipinos are known for being family-oriented. The Christmas season for us Filipinos is about family reunions and get-togethers events during Christmas eve. It is incomplete without our favorite Christmas foods. Moreover, this season defines our culture as Filipinos.

We have prepared the top 12 Filipino Noche Buena foods this Yuletide season. Just keep scrolling!

1. Sweet Spaghetti Filipino Edition

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Pinoy's has its version of pasta, and it is a well-known staple dish at every Filipino event. The sweet flavor of Pinoy spaghetti differs from other pasta versions because sugar is added to the components. The ingredients for this traditional delight include cheese, ground beef or pork, and tomato sauce. Everyone loved this dish, especially children.

2. Lechon

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Lechon is the star of Noche Buena. Filipino cannot get rid of this dish on every occasion. Well, it is a whole Pig roasted, seasoned with condiments that made Lechon more delicious to taste.

3. Lumpia

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Most Filipinos cannot resist this Lumpia on every Filipino occasion. Pinoys used the phrase “Target lock” when Lumpia served on the table. Lumpia consists of ground pork, beef, and even vegetables added with seasonings that make it more flavourful.

4. Fruit Salad

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One of the most awaited desserts in Noche Buena! A delicious fruity concoction in a thick sweet cream. This fruity and creamy dish is the Filipino healthiest dessert and shouldn’t be missing from the table dish. It is a mixture of various kinds of fruits mixed with condensed milk. But it is ideally submerged with its fruit juice.

5. Mango float

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Filipino loved this dessert very much! Even though the mango price increased during this peak season of mangoes. Filipinos dare to purchase no matter how pricey it is. This flavourful cake dessert is ideally served chilled.

6. Macaroni Salad

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Macaroni is one of the salads that is a must-prepared dish during Noche Buena. Aside from that, it gives a creamy and flavorful taste. Macaroni Salad also comes with meat, while the other recipe comes with pickles, raisins, cheese, fruits, submerged with cream or evaporated milk. Yummy right?

7. Queso de Bola

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This red ball kind of food appears at supermarkets every month of December. It is one among the symbols that the Christmas season is coming. The Queso de Bola is always a welcome addition to the Noche Buena table for cheese lovers. Pinoys called this food the star of the table for it symbolizes the Christmas Spirit.

8. Ham

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When there is Quezo de bola, there is Ham. Ham or Hamon is known as the symbol of the Christmas Spirit. With its savory taste, it Brings families Joy and unity to the table. Coated with Sugar and pineapple glaze.

9. Kakanin ( Bibingka & Puto bumbong Christmas edition)

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Every Simbang gabi, this Filipino food, is always sold along the streets near the churches. During Noche Buena, this dish is part of the must-prepared food. Moreover, it is part of the Filipino tradition to have a rice cake dish on the Noche Buena table.

10. Leche Flan

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Filipinos have an undeniable fondness for sweets. It is an egg yolk steamed and caramelized. This dish is one of the Noche Buena highlights that Filipinos cannot resist preparing in this yuletide season.

11. Pancit

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Filipinos describe this dish as “Pampahaba ng Buhay” on every occasion. In this Noche Buena, this pasta-like dish is regularly served to subside the other dishes. Pancit has a variety of ingredients that gives a savory and meaty taste.

12. Fried Chicken

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Fried Chicken is a highlight food during festivities. Aside from that, fried chicken is everyone's favorite food. During Noche Buena, we cannot deny that Fried chicken is part of the occasion as the primary food.