USAP TAYO: Timeless Filipino favourites that define the Christmas feast

On Usap Tayo, we discussed the different dishes commonly prepared by many Filipinos during Christmas, such as lechon, pancit, and savoury treats including puto bumbong, bibingka and others. Meanwhile, in Australia, because of the hot weather during the Christmas season, chilled cooked prawns are among the most popular dishes served at holiday gatherings.

Some of the traditional foods commonly prepared by many Filipinos during the Christmas season include iconic dishes like lechon and pancit. Among the favourite savory dishes include traditional rice cakes, or kakanin, including puto bumbong, which are especially associated with Christmas traditions. Credit: SBS Filipino and Annalyn Violata

Key Points

• Many Filipinos prepare a variety of traditional dishes during Christmas, such as lechon, pancit, and sweet delicacies like puto bumbong, bibingka and leche flan.
• Food plays an important role in Christmas celebrations, as it reflects Filipino culture and the value of sharing meals with family and loved ones.
• In Australia, where the weather is hot during the Christmas season, chilled cooked prawns are a popular choice for holiday celebrations.

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USAP TAYO: Timeless Filipino favourites that define the Christmas feast

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