Where to buy filipino barbecue near me?

Filipino Barbecue is a popular street food in the Philippines. It is essentially skewered meat marinated in a sweet and savoury sauce then grilled to perfection.

What sets it apart is the marinade. It’s composed of different sweet, salty, and sour ingredients such as soy sauce, ketchup, lemon soda, and brown sugar.

The meat should be marinated for at least 3 hours. However, for best results, marinate it overnight.

It's typically cooked over a grill. The skewers are continuously flipped and basted with the marinade sauce to achieve a caramelized exterior.

Common side dishes include steamed rice, pickled green papaya (atchara), and cucumber salad.

Yes, the marinated meat can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Filipino Barbecue can serve as both. It can be a main dish paired with rice, or an appetizer on its own.

You can buy it at Weee! Asian Market, www.sayweee.com.

The main ingredient is usually pork, preferably with a good amount of fat for flavor, but it can also be chicken.

Traditionally, Filipino Barbecue is not spicy. However, you can add spice to suit your preference.

Yes, you can use beef but traditionally, pork or chicken is used.

While grilling is the traditional method, you can certainly cook Filipino Barbecue in the oven using the broil setting.

Yes, you can substitute the meat with tofu or seitan and adjust the marinade accordingly.

Leftovers should be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator and are best consumed within 3 days.

While it does contain protein, Filipino Barbecue also contains sugar and fats. Its nutritional value also largely depends on the portion size and the cut of meat used.

While homemade marinade is preferred for authentic taste, bottled marinade can be used if you're pressed for time.