New food offerings and other events this Filipino Food Month

Ramar Foods’ Magnolia Spicy Pork Siopao is now available at Asian food retailers. CONTRIBUTED

SAN FRANCISCO — Here is a serving of good news for Filipino Americans who crave the tastes and flavors of Philippine dishes but may not be too skilled in the kitchen or may not have access to Filipino restaurants or just want the convenience of something quick and easy to prepare at home.

Filipino American frozen foods manufacturer Ramar Foods has just introduced its Magnolia Spicy Pork Siopao.

“This fiery rendition of siopao promises a tantalizing blend of authentic flavors. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and using only the finest ingredients, Magnolia Spicy Pork Siopao is a culinary masterpiece designed to delight even the most discerning palates,” said PJ Quesada, vice president of Ramar Foods.

“Each bite offers a harmonious fusion of succulent pork filling infused with a bold medley of spices, all enveloped in a soft, pillowy dough. This is a true testament to Ramar Foods’ commitment to quality and
taste while keeping its integrity to Asian flavors.”

Each resealable bag comes with four siopao. The siopao can be microwaved, steamed or prepared in an oven. It is available at select Asian retailers.

Snack or meal

The launch coincides with Filipino Food Month, a celebration showcasing the rich and diverse culinary heritage of the Philippines.

This annual event is organized by the Filipino Food Movement, of which Quesada is the founder and chairperson emeritus.

Quesada expressed excitement about the new product. “We are thrilled to introduce Magnolia Spicy Pork Siopao. At Ramar Foods, we blend tradition with innovation. With this latest offering, we are reimagining a Filipino classic to cater to the evolving preferences of our customers,” she said.

“Whether enjoyed as a convenient snack or a satisfying meal, this new addition to the Magnolia lineup is poised to become a household favorite.”

The Ramar Foods Magnolia line includes a broad selection of food favorites catering to the Filipino American community’s palate in ice cream, dim sum snacks and a variety of meat products.

Magnolia Spicy Pork Siopao joins Magnolia’s other siopao flavors, chicken asado and pork asado. Magnolia also has frozen siomai and cocktail-size lumpia.

Magnolia’s other frozen pork products include sisig, barbecue and a slew of longanisa flavors: Vigan, sweet, hot, sweet garlic, cured, sweet hamonado, etc.

Filipino Food Month events

This year’s Filipino Food Month has kickoff events in San Francisco, New York and Las Vegas to inform the public of the month’s different activities and programs that are meant to engage, educate and delight food enthusiasts.

Fil-Am chefs will be part of Kulinarya Live, a series of online cooking workshops and demonstrations. Scheduled chefs include Melissa Miranda of Musang in Seattle, Augee Francisco of Kabisera West in New York and Cat Carlucci of Istorya popup in Las Vegas.

Diners in select cities in Northern California, Las Vegas, Nevada and the East Coast can dine at participating restaurants for a chance to win a roundtrip ticket to the Philippines and other prizes.

In New York, a merienda event at Platform by the James Beard Foundation (located in Market 57 food hall) will feature chefs LJ Almendras, Leah Cohen, Diana Manalang, Woldy Reyes and Dale Talde. It will be hosted by restaurateur and cookbook author Nicole Ponseca.

The month will end with a culminating dinner, titled Dinner at Bahay Buko. This will be a collaboration of chefs, restaurateurs and the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Nevada.

“Let’s come together to savor the flavors, embrace the culture, and celebrate the diversity of our Filipino cuisine during this exciting month-long event,” said Quesada.

For more info on Filipino Food Month, follow @FilipinoFoodMovement on Facebook or Instagram.