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
TAPA
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.
SPECIALTY SILOG
| Menu items | Prices |
| Chicken Tenders | ₱ 100.00 |
| Lucban | ₱ 100.00 |
| Bagnet | ₱ 100.00 |
| Spam | ₱ 115.00 |
Tapsilog Menu Prices
OUR FAMOUS TAPA
| Menu items | Prices |
| Classic Tapa | ₱ 95.00 |
| Sweet & Spicy | ₱ 95.00 |
| Pinoy Tapa | ₱ 95.00 |
| Angus Tapa | ₱ 100.00 |
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.
