Just a few more days ’till Misa de Gallo season starts! Aside from waking up early in the morning to hear the homily, one thing mass-goers look forward to is the after-mass food.
Bibingka
Photo taken from kawalingpinoy.com
Ah, a Simbang Gabi classic. This sweet yellow treat is a rice cake commonly seen being sold in front of churches. Topped with coconut shavings, bibingka is one Simbang Gabi food you shouldn’t miss.
Puto Bumbong
Photo taken from tagaloglang.com
Another rice cake on the list is puto bumbong, a sweet purple mixture. Puto bumbong is prepped by putting the mixture inside a bamboo tube. The whole snack is finished with coconut shavings and brown sugar.
Arroz caldo
Photo taken from panlasangpinoy.com
A warm bowl of this porridge is enough to combat the cold wind of the early-morning mass.
Tupig
Photo taken from angsarap.net
They say this “malagkit” concoction originated in the North. Tupig is actually perfect not just as a dessert but also a snack to munch on.
Taho
Photo taken from philnews.ph
Remember waking up early morning to chase down the taho (soybean) vendor passing by your street? Well now you can enjoy a warm cup straight after attending the misa de gallo!
Kutsinta
Photo taken from mystylerecipe.net
This sweet, jelly-like treat is usually eaten with coconut shavings on top.
Tsokolate
Photo taken from .confessionsofachocoholic.com
Hot chocolate is best consumed early in the morning! Pair it up with some pan de sal and your after-simbang-gabi day is off to a great start.
Camille Cabal
EIC, Website Team, Media Ministry
Camille embodies a soul of a writer that’s why even though how many times she tried turning away from it, she finds herself not only coming back but also loving it. Camille finished her Bachelor’s degree major in Communication in Trinity University of Asia. She is now working as a freelance copywriter. Her desire to explore a new world is her reason for joining Media and Public Information Ministry. Being with MPIM for years taught her how passionate she can get. She believes that the best way to get things done is to put your heart into whatever you do.
