3 Quick and Easy Luncheon Meat Recipes for the Whole Family

Luncheon Meat is a staple in any Filipino household. Versatile and tasty, there’s a multitude of dishes that can be produced with this humble ingredient. It’s no wonder that Filipino families around the world enjoy a good ol’ can of luncheon meat.

If you’re looking for a Luncheon Meat brand that can do it all- CDO has got your back! Here are Luncheon Meat recipes that both children and parents will love. These dishes are so simple to make that you can even cook them with your kiddos. Nothing brings a family closer than putting together a heartfelt meal.

Cheesy Luncheon Meat Wonton Tacos

Fusion cooking has never been this simpler! Putting a Filipino twist on a traditional Mexican dish can be done in the comfort of your home kitchen. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up a scrumptious snack for merienda!

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 350g can of CDO Luncheon Meat (slice this either into strips or small cubes)
• 3 pcs tomato, diced
• 1 pc red onion, diced
• Juice of 7 pieces calamansi
• Chopped cilantro, to taste
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Vegetable Oil, for frying wonton wrappers
• 1 pack Wonton Wrapper, round
• 1 pc carrot, julienned
• ¼ head of cabbage, julienned
• Grated cheese

Procedure:

1. Handmake your salsa by combining the red onion and chopped tomatoes. Season this mixture with calamansi juice, salt, and pepper. Depending on your taste, you can also add a bit of cilantro.
2. Fry your wonton wrappers for 10 seconds on each side. Using tongs, take the fried wrappers from the pan and gently pinch the sides together to form a taco wrap. Place these folded wrappers on a plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle salt to taste.
3. Place your fried CDO Luncheon Meat in the wrappers. Add the salsa and grated cheese on top.

Voila! Now you have a tasty snack that’s suitable for all meals. This recipe is crafted super quick and easy for busy parents and budding junior chefs. Get ready to master this dish because it’ll be a certified hit at home!

Luncheon Meat Teriyaki

Teriyaki’s one Japanese dish that Filipinos love. Its sweet and tangy sauce is a tasteful combination that makes any mealtime better. It’s usually made with chicken, but CDO Luncheon Meat is a great alternative too.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 can CDO Chicken Luncheon Meat 350g, cubed
• 1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil
• ½ cup teriyaki sauce
• Sliced green onions (garnish)
• Sesame seeds (garnish)

Procedure:

1. Start by frying cubed CDO Luncheon Meat in a pan.
2. Pour the teriyaki sauce into the pan. Simmer until the sauce coats the luncheon meat thoroughly.
3. Eat as is or serve with rice. For a more authentic Japanese food experience, add green onions and sesame seeds on the Luncheon Meat teriyaki. You can also serve this meal with a vegetable side dish.

Easy, right? Making this dish won’t even take half an hour, especially if you have premade teriyaki sauce. To make it a bit challenging, you can even make the sauce from scratch.

Pares Mami with Luncheon Meat

Pares is a staple Filipino dish, especially during the rainy season. A warm bowl of Pares beats the cold in a jiffy.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 can CDO Beef Luncheon Meat 350g, cubed
• 2 tbsp. Vegetable Oil
• 1 pc onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pc ginger, thumb-sized, chopped
• 1 L Water
• 5 tbsp. Soy Sauce
• 5 pcs Star Anise
• 4 tbsp. White Sugar
• 1 pc. Beef Cube
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1 pack Miki Noodles

Procedure:

1. To make the broth, first sauté the onion, garlic, ginger, and the cubed CDO Beef Luncheon Meat. Next, add the water, soy sauce, star anise, salt, white sugar, pepper, and beef cube. Let the mixture simmer.
2. For this step, cook the miki noodles in hot water.
3. Serve the dish by combining the miki noodles and the broth. Depending on your taste, you can top the meal with scallions and toasted garlic. For a touch more protein, you can add a boiled egg to your pares bowl.

This one takes a bit longer to cook than the previous recipes listed. But the end result is amazing! Pair it with a tall glass of cold OJ or soda and you’ll have yourself a heartful meal.

Make mealtimes exciting with CDO Luncheon Meat! A versatile ulam for all seasons, each can contains endless recipe possibilities. Test your culinary creativity and learn more recipes you definitely #CanDo by visiting CDO’s recipe page here.

You may purchase CDO Luncheon Meat at your leading groceries and supermarkets nationwide. Available in Chinese Style, Chicken, and Beef variants. You may also order them online via CDO Home Delivery, Shopee, and Lazada.