Pinoy (slang for Filipino) Spaghetti is sweet. The usual tomato
sauce is replaced with Banana catchup, which makes the sauce
sweeter. You may see someone pouring catchup on his spaghetti,
don't be surprised. He is just trying to "sweeten" it. I do this
sometimes :). Our neighbor like it so sweet that they add
condensed milk in the sauce (no kidding!).
Besides being sweet, what makes Pinoy Spaghetti special is the
presence of hotdog, along with ground pork or corned beef.
In kiddie parties, your dish is not "special" if hotdog is missing in it.
Pinoy Spaghetti is also commonly served with the pasta and sauce
already mixed.
There are many variations in cooking Pinoy Spaghetti but my
favorite is my Dad's. I requested him to cook for us last
Father's Day. He agreed as long as I provide his favorite
San Mig Lite Beer.
Dad's Pinoy Style Spaghetti
250 gms spaghetti
2 bot 300 gms UFC or Papa Banana Catsup
1 can 150 gms corned beef
3 pcs hotdog sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
5 cloves garlic, crushed
2 Tbsp soy sauce
pepper
Cook pasta according to package direction. In high heat,
saute garlic until light brown. Add onions and cook until
onions are limped. Add corned beef, hot dog, soy sauce
and pepper. Stir for 1 minute. Add banana catsup.
Simmer for 3 minutes. Add pasta and mix well.
Remove from heat and serve with grated cheese on top.
My first time to link to Foodie Friday: http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/
I am also sharing this to all pasta lovers thru
Pam of Sidewalk Shoes who is hosting
this week's Presto Pasta Night(PPN)
You might want to try some of my PPN entries:
Sauteed Flat Noodles
(Stir fried noodles)
Batchoy Tagalog
(Have you tried pig's blood in your dish?)
Ginisang Kalabasa
(Sauteed Squash)
Hey Ela, I can see where someone would like a sweet spaghetti like this. You know, here in the states, a lot of Italian people won't eat pasta with tomato sauce unless the tomatoes have enough sweetness to lend the sauce! I won't either (smile). This looks delish and I hope your Dad liked it with his beer...
ReplyDeleteWow - I never thought of ketchup on my pasta, but I'm willing to try anything at least once. Thanks for sharing with Presto Pasta Nights.
ReplyDeleteI love filipino spaghetti. My daddy is the only person willing to make it for me :D
ReplyDeleteThank you for entering! I love this!
ReplyDeletethanks for foodbuzz-ing me, ela! i'm filipino but living in california. your blog reminds me of home. :) i've always loved food and have recently put more effort into finding time to cook. i'll visit often for some great filipino recipes!
ReplyDeleteI love spgahetti--I'll have to try it!
ReplyDeleteHey Ela, if you were in this neck of the woods, you could be my Cauldron Girl any day, any time (smile)!
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