Nothing says “welcome home” more than a table filled with comforting dishes cooked with love. For our hardworking kababayans who’ve spent years abroad, every bite of a homecooked meal is more than food—it’s a taste of home.
No one understands that longing better than Vanjo Merano, the heart behind Panlasang Pinoy. Having lived overseas for many years, most of his recipes were born out of homesickness—the kind of craving only a true Filipino dish can satisfy. Through his videos, Vanjo brings the warmth of the Filipino kitchen to millions of viewers around the world, reminding them that distance fades when you cook with heart.
This holiday season, welcome your balikbayan loved ones with dishes that feel like home—simple, flavorful, and made more magical with MAGGI®.
Lumpiang Shanghai Recipe: Crispy Rolls of Home
Hindi kumpleto ang bawat salu-salo kung walang classic Lumpiang Shanghai. It’s the dish that instantly brings everyone to the table—crispy, meaty, and nostalgic in every bite. Abroad, you might find versions of it, but nothing compares to the one made at home, seasoned perfectly and fried to golden perfection.
Anong secret ni Panlasang Pinoy? Magic! Season the meat mixture evenly with MAGGI® Magic Sarap® para siguradong malasa at balanced ang bawat roll. At syempre, hindi kumpleto kung walang sawsawan—sweet chili sauce or classic banana ketchup, depende sa trip ng pamilya.
That satisfying crunch and familiar aroma? That’s the taste of home.
Pro tip: Prepare your meat mixture a day ahead for deeper flavor, then fry just before serving for that perfect crunch.
Mini Crispy Lechon Belly Roll: A Feast Worth Coming Home To
Kung may ultimate handaan dish, Lechon Belly Roll na ’yan. It captures everything we love about Filipino reunions, crispy sa labas, tender at flavorful sa loob. Kahit saan mo i-serve, automatic center of attention.
But instead of going all out with a whole lechon, Vanjo Merano of Panlasang Pinoy makes it easier with his Mini Crispy Lechon Belly Roll recipe. Rub the pork belly with garlic, spices, and lemongrass, then oven-roast it until the skin turns golden and crackling. Simple, but showstopping!
To make the flavor richer, brush the belly with MAGGI® Savor Calamansi or MAGGI® Oyster Sauce before roasting. It deepens the flavor and adds a hint of umami that balances the crispness of the skin and the juiciness of the meat.
Magical Taste That Bonds Families Together
No matter how long one has been away, nothing compares to the comfort of Filipino food shared with family. Every spoonful of Lumpiang Shanghai and every slice of Lechon Belly Roll tells a story—of love, warmth, and coming home.
So when Mama, Papa or even your friends finally come home for the holidays, make every moment count. Prepare Vanjo Merano’s Panlasang Pinoy recipes with MAGGI®, and turn every meal into a truly magical homecoming.
Because in every reunion, every laughter-filled kitchen, and every dish made with love—
ako at ang MAGGI, sarap magkasama.
