In every Pinoy’s big celebration, one dish always steals the show—- the all-time favorite, lechon.
This delicious roasted suckling pig is roasted through a lump of open coal allowing the skin to develop a delightful crackling and crispy texture ( caution: be wary of overeating its skin or you’ll excite your high blood) while ensuring the meat inside remains tender, juicy, and moist.
On June 24, the Philippines will celebrate its religious and cultural festival, the Lechon Festival in Balayan Batangas. It is celebrated in honor of St. John the Baptist.
However, even if you are not in Batangas to see the parade of lechons or just an ordinary day for you, you can still treat yourself to any delectable dishes of lechon. Furthermore, you can enjoy eating this roasted pig in the comfort of your home or wherever you are at the moment.
Here is a list of some Filipino delicacies that are made even more delicious with the addition of Lechon.
1. Lugaw with Lechon Kawali
The glutinous rice porridge or lugaw in Tagalog is one of the most popular dishes in the Philippines served in food stalls, carenderias, or even in restaurants any time of the day. It is topped with meat, boiled egg, or sometimes innards of poultry, pig, or beef. But it reaches its height of delight when mixed with lechon kawali (a crispy deep-fried pork). For just 99 pesos, you can savor this delectable dish at Lugaw Pilipinas in Cubao.
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2. Lechon Sisig
Sizzling, crispy, and spicy on a hot plate, the mouth-watering lechon sisig of Hoy Panga in Katipunan will surely be the center of your get-together party as the main pulutan. What is more, due to its savory flavor you can enjoy it with a pair of steaming hot rice. For 340 pesos you can share this all-time favorite pulutan with your friends, or you can eat it all on your own ( we can’t blame you, sisiglover here).
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3. Lechon Paksiw
When you think of a classic lechon dish, the first food that comes to mind is no other than lechon paksiw. This tangy and saucy lechon dish is another popular choice served on the table the day after the big celebration. However, if you are craving now, no need to hassle yourself to cook. For just 105 pesos, you can savor this delightful lechon paksiw from Poochinis restaurant in Makati.
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4. Lechonsilog
The crispy and juicy lechon is not just served for hearty meals; you can even enjoy it with your breakfast with flavorful fried rice and perfectly cooked egg. For 149 pesos, you can savor anytime (even if it is not morning) the lechonsilog of Laramia Grill and Resto in Tondo, Manila. It is served with their special fried rice and egg that will guarantee to tantalize your taste buds.
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5. Lechon Sinigang
To all the pork sinigang fans out there, let’s make your favorite dish even more scrumptious! The tamarind soup at Sabor Bistro in Cubao is mixed with roasted pork, making the meat even tastier. For 578 pesos, you can share this delicious dish with your family and friends.
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