Food You Can Prepare In 20 Minutes

Food preparation is tedious and time-consuming, especially when in a rush. Luckily, you can make various easy Filipino recipes in 20 minutes or less. These use great Ajinomoto products for more flavor and can be packed as snacks to eat on the go. 

Check this list for delicious food to prepare if you need a quick bite before you seize the day.

Barbecue shawarma

You can check out this barbecue shawarma recipe for a simpler version of the iconic shawarma dish!

Marinate the meat in SARSAYA® Oyster Sauce, then mix with garlic and yogurt. Toast the tortilla bread on both sides so that it’s nice and warm, then assemble the wrap with cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions. It is a different take, but a delicious version of shawarma you can serve to your friends or dig in alone.

Lasagna roll-ups

Don’t have enough time to whip up a delicious platter of lasagna? Try a miniature version with a lasagna roll-ups recipe! This meal makes use of delightful chicken made crispy with CRISPY FRY® Breading Mix. Place the chicken inside a lasagna sheet drenched in a tablespoon of spinach dip and roll it tightly before securing it with a toothpick. Finish it off with tomato sauce and slice it into small pieces. You now have bite-sized lasagnas great for snacking with your kids!

Cheesy beef omelet rice

This cheesy beef omelet rice meal is perfect for breakfast if you need something quick before work. Sauté ingredients with the beef and add rice, soy sauce, cheddar cheese, and half of AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning. The other half, you can use to mix with the eggs. Assemble afterward, and you’ll have a yummy meal in the morning that you can cook with no fuss!

Queso de bola spread

You don’t need to buy expensive cheeses and charcuterie boards to have a delicious spread. Sometimes, all you need is crackers and queso de bola for this beautiful cheese board. To make a delicious Queso de Bola spread, blend the cheese, butter, spring onion, and AJI-SHIO® Garlic Seasoning Mix. Afterward, transfer in a container and plate accordingly. There is no need for fancy ingredients; you can do it with these cheaper options!

For more quick recipes that take 20 minutes or less to prepare, get them at our Cookmunity® website! Check out our food list you can make with our iconic Ajinomoto products and try them in your kitchen.