Tapsilog Menu

Tapsilog, a beloved dish in Filipino cuisine, has gained immense popularity in the Philippines and among food enthusiasts worldwide. This dish’s intriguing name originates from the combination of three essential components: “Tapa” (marinated and cured beef or other meats), “Sinangag” (garlic fried rice), and “Itlog” (egg). Together, they form the delightful Tapsilog, a perfect representation of the diverse flavors found in Filipino cooking.

What is tapsilog

• Tapsilog is a popular Filipino breakfast dish consisting of three main components:
  • “Tapa” – Thinly sliced beef, pork, chicken, or fish that has been marinated and cured
  • “Sinangag” – Garlic fried rice
  • “Itlog” – Fried egg
• The name “tapsilog” combines the first syllables of its three parts
• It blends Spanish, Malay, and Chinese culinary influences into a unique Filipino flavor

Preparation

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Step 1

Pat beef dry with paper towels. Whisk garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Add beef to marinade and toss well to coat. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours and up to 1 day.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high. Drain beef in a sieve, letting as much excess marinade drip off as possible. Add half of the beef to the skillet, arranging in a single layer, and cook, turning halfway through, until the beef is cooked through and deeply browned in spots, about 3 minutes (be careful; the marinade will splatter). Transfer beef to a plate. Discard any garlic remaining in the pan and repeat the process with the remaining beef. Keep warm—clean the skillet and set aside.

Origins and history

• Originated in the Philippines as a breakfast meal
• Spanish colonizers introduced the”Tapa”marination process
• Over time it incorporated local Filipino ingredients and cooking techniques
• Gained widespread popularity and became a fixture in restaurants across the Philippines
• Modern tapsilog menus now include diverse meat options beyond just beef

Typical menu items

• Classic beef tapa tapsilog
• Other meat options like pork, chicken, fish, or spam tapsilog
• Additional sides like tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled papaya
• Meat marinated in combinations of garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar
• Served with garlic fried rice and over easy fried egg
• Often enjoyed with spicy vinegar

What are the side dishes that go well with tapsilog?

• Fresh tomatoes: Tapsilog is often served with “fresh tomato” as a side. Sliced tomatoes add a refreshing contrast to the rich umami flavors.
• Cucumber salad/julienne cucumbers: “julienne cucumber salad” as a typical tapsilog side. The cool crunch pairs well with the garlic rice.
• Pickled papaya (atchara): Pickled green papaya called “atchara” is noted as a popular tapsilog accompaniment. It provides a tangy, vinegary kick.

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So in summary, tapsilog refers to a class of Filipino garlic rice and egg dishes featuring cured/marinated meats that blend multiple Asian and Spanish influences into a unique flavor profile. Restaurant tapsilog menus offer diverse meat options but tend to center around the key components of meat, garlic fried rice, and egg.