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30 of The Best Recipes for A Classic Pinoy Handaan Food Menu
There’s no handaan like a Filipino handaan, especially with delicious food that we get to share with friends and family before we hit the karaoke machine. While there’s hundreds (maybe thousands?) of delicious Filipino food that’s perfect as mga handa sa fiestao iba pang okasyon, we’ve rounded up the best ones you can make to impress and fill the tummies of your guests. From iconic lumpia shanghai to fusion bulalo steak in caldereta sauce, we have something that’ll make your handaan a hit. To make it easier, we’ve grouped the recipes into crispy appetizers, salads and vegetables, noodles, chicken, pork, beef, fish & seafood, and dessert. Perfect na mga handa sa fiesta at special occassions! Grab your pen and paper (or phone) and get ready to plan the best and most delicious handaan ever.
Pinoy Handaan Crispy Appetizer Recipes
1. Handaan Must-Have Lumpia Shanghai
Classic and crispy, no Pinoy handaan is complete without lumpia shanghai. Make it even meatier by using Knorr Pork Cubes.
Master this handaan staple that’s ready to eat in 15 minutes. Say goodbye to rubbery squid with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Pinoy Handaan Salad & Vegetable Recipes
Perfect for special occasions but most especially as handa sa fiesta because of how delicious and nutritious these recipes are.
Capture the fresh flavors of the Philippines with this simple ensaladang mangga that’s made extra flavorful with Knorr Shrimp Cube.
4. Chopsuey with A Creamy Corn & Crab Twist
Take classic chopsuey and add a delicious yet easy spin to it using Knorr Crab and Corn Soup.
5. Summer Pako Salad with Tamarind Dressing
Make your handaan even more Filipino using local ingredients like pako and sampalok to create a dish that’s bursting with tropical flavors. Use Knorr Sinigang sa Sampalok Mix for that tangy flavor minus the effort.
6. Fresh Lumpia
Make it a feast for the eyes and the tummy with this easy fresh lumpia recipe made completely from scratch.
This potato salad is made extra creamy using Lady’s Choice Real Mayonnaise. The best part, this budget handaan recipe can be made ahead of time so you have less to worry about on the day.
Pinoy Handaan Noodle Recipes
8. Beginner-Friendly Pancit Guisado
Live long and eat well with this easy peasy pancit guisado recipe that’s made extra flavorful using Knorr Shrimp Cubes.
9. Filipino Spaghetti with a Milky Twist
Make classic Filipino spaghetti even better with this pasta recipe with a secret milky ingredient. This is a versatile recipe perfect for birthdays all the way to fiestas!
10. Quick and Easy Pancit Malabon Recipe
Pancit Malabon is top tier when it comes to Pinoy handaan food menus. This recipe makes this indulgent pancit even tastier by adding both Knorr Pork & Shrimp cubes into the mix.
Pinoy Handaan Chicken Recipes
11. Lechon Manok
This lechon manok is marinated in a delicious mix of pantry staples including Knorr Liquid Seasoning Original for the linamnam flavors that’ll make you think twice about buying lechon manok from the neighborhood shops. This recipe is an easy recipe that’s a perfect addition sa mga handa sa fiesta.
12. Handaan-Ready Chicken Pastel
Don’t be fooled by this impressive chicken pastel recipe. This comes together in a breeze especially with store-bought puff pastry and Knorr Ginataang Gulay Recipe Mix for an extra creamy and indulgent dish.
No party is complete without crispy fried chicken. Say goodbye to your favorite bee and make this malinamnam chicken marinated with Knorr Liquid Seasoning Original.
14. Chicken Embutido
Skip the pork and make embutido using chicken instead. Steamed to perfection, this party classic will surely have your guests asking for your recipe.
Pinoy Handaan Pork Recipes
Fire up the grill and make this must-have dish with only 6 ingredients including Knorr Liquid Seasoning Original and store bought barbecue sauce.
16. Grilled Liempo
There’s no absence of pork dishes in a pinoy handaan because our people love pork. Impress your friends and family with this simple yet delicious recipe.
17. Crispy Pata
Crispy and porky, this delicious classic is a staple for those very special occasions where the guest list is long and the food is plenty.
Make restaurant-style sweet and sour pork in less than 30 minutes with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Pinoy Handaan Beef Recipes
19. Beef Salpicao
This delicious beef salpicao recipe will elevate any pinoy handaan. The secret is to use good quality meat, double up on garlic, and use Knorr Liquid Seasoning Original for a handaan ulam that’s unforgettably special.
20. Beef Morcon
Reminiscent of family reunions, this iconic Pinoy dish is pure indulgence. Make this for your next handaan but get ready to make it every single year because requests will be pouring in.
21. Beef Stroganoff
This creamy beef stroganoff is unlike any other you’ve ever tried. Aside from the usual cream, this dish is made handaan-worthy with rich and tangy Lady’s Choice Real Mayonnaise.
22. Bulalo Steak in Caldereta Sauce
Surprise your guests with a fusion of classic dishes by making this ultra indulgent bulalo steak in caldereta sauce. Siguradong mapapabilb ang mga bisita kapag kasama ito sa handaan lalo na sa mga handa sa fiesta.
Pinoy Handaan Fish and Seafood Recipes
23. Steamed Lapu-Lapu con Mayonesa
Whoever said we eat with our eyes must’ve made this recipe over and over again. This easy fish recipe is perfect for making your Pinoy handaan spread extra colorful and delicious.
24. Ridiculously Easy Steamed Pompano
This healthy and delicious steamed pompano comes together in only 20 minutes giving you time to focus on hosting friends and family in your handaan. For a spicy kick, this recipe uses Knorr Liquid Seasoning Chili but feel free to use the Original if you like things a bit mild.
25. The Best Rellenong Pusit (Stuffed Squid) Recipe
This recipe takes party-favorite pusit and elevates it to a flavorful and indulgent dish by infusing it with Knorr Liquid Seasoning Original and stuffing it with a fragrant pork and vegetable mixture.
26. Ginataang Alimasag (Coconut Milk Crab)
No Filipino party is complete without crab! This Ginataang Alimasag recipe is so beginner-friendly, you can whip it up in less than 30 minutes. Your quick gata fix, thanks to Knorr Ginataang Gulay Complete Recipe Mix.
Simple and delicious, this garlic butter shrimp is a great recipe to make when taking a break from more complicated and meaty recipes. Using only a handful of ingredients, this handaan-ready dish is a breeze to make.
Pinoy Handaan Dessert
What’s a Pinaoy party without dessert? Skip the rice cakes and make this ultra moist chocolate cake with one secret ingredient – Lady’s Choice Real Mayonnaise.
29. Turon with an Ube Ice Cream Surprise
Make the best Pinoy dessert ever by deep-frying classic turon with frozen Selecta Super Thick Ube Royale Ice Cream inside.
30. Classic Bibingka Recipe
You can’t go wrong with classic bibingka for your handaan. This recipe uses Knorr Ginataang Gulay Recipe Mix and teaches you how to make bibingka in the oven.
Surprise your guests with something different by making cookies with ingredients typically used for adobo such as soy sauce, vinegar, and bay leaves. It sounds odd but we say don’t knock it ‘til you try it!
