An Ode to Tapsilog, the Quintessential Filipino Breakfast Food
Wherever in the world you may be, there’s nothing like good tapsi.
Raise your hand if you agree (and you probably will): There's something about tapsilog that makes it a whole different kind of special.
It’s not at the forefront of the silog category for nothing: Many of us have had enough tapsilog to last a lifetime, yet somehow it's the only thing we crave after a night of drinking with friends, our go-to breakfast grub during beach trips, and pretty much the first thing we pick on the menu when trying out a newly opened brunch cafe. It's consistent. It's safe and familiar. It's feel-good. It's even nostalgic.
It probably has to do with its marinated goodness that, when tasted, provides a surge of piquancy and sweetness all at once, which go so well with fried rice and egg. Add to it that tapa is flexible enough to be made out of a sundry of meat—with beef being the most commonly used for tapa here in the Philippines—and you get a dish that continuously stands the test of time despite our ever-changing palates.
There's also no denying that tapsilog is way past being served solely for breakfast and at humble eateries where it finds its roots, as it now cuts across all walks of life and satisfies us all in a universal way. There’s just no getting away with it, more so when you can readily whip up a tapsilog for yourself even if you don’t have a flair for cooking.
Once the craving kicks in, it's as simple as doing a quick Google search in order to be familiar with the know-how of prepping it. Today, you can easily get yourself a ready-to-cook tapa like that of Purefoods Beef Tapa and Purefoods Chicken Tapa. Stock some in the freezer and cook a plateful anytime you feel like it.
This line of tapa by Purefoods boasts of meaty tender goodness to give you the mouthfeel special to the tapa you have grown to love, as well as the ease of putting together a tapsilog when you can’t step out of the house to get your fix. Opt for Purefoods Beef Tapa, for that classic meaty taste that Filipinos everywhere know and love; or try Purefoods Chicken Tapa, for a lighter and deliciously different take on tapa.
For a #TAPAkasarap grub at home, get your fix of Purefoods Beef Tapa and Purefoods Chicken Tapa. They're available in major supermarkets and in San Miguel’s The Mall online. For more information, follow Purefoods on Facebook.