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filipino new years eve food

5 Lucky Filipino New Year’s Eve Food Secrets for Prosperity


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Enjoy a traditional Filipino New Year’s Eve meal with these delicious and symbolic dishes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups sticky rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bunch bok choy, chopped

Instructions

  1. Rinse the sticky rice and cook it with water in a pot until soft.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned.
  4. Pour in soy sauce, vinegar, and black pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Add bok choy and cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Serve hot with sticky rice.

Notes

  • Chicken symbolizes prosperity.
  • Sticky rice ensures family togetherness.
  • Bok choy represents good health.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Filipino

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: filipino new year food, prosperity meal, sticky rice chicken