Mega Prime Foods Shares Five Delicious and Lucky Recipes for 2025

Ringing in the New Year in the Philippines also means another Chinese New Year in the calendar! Through the years, Filipinos have learned to be one with tradition of the most awaited historical celebrations of our culture. With many influences brought by our Filipino-Chinese friends and family, we take this chance to spend time with loved ones and eat food believed to bring good luck.

Mega Prime Foods, a company founded and led by the Tiu Lim family, offers nutritious, flavorful, and versatile Mega products that are perfect for preparing delicious and lucky dishes. From knowing their craft and producing quality products loved by Filipino families for 50 years, it is the ideal brand to use for quick yet hearty dishes for festive gatherings.

Below are five easy-to-cook recipes that will bring good fortune and joy to the family table:

Mega Sardines Fish Cake

These bite-sized treats symbolize luck and abundance, making them an excellent appetizer or snack.

Ingredients: 

• 2 cans Mega Sardines in Natural Oil
• ½ cup Mega Prime Breadcrumbs
• 1 pc. egg
• ¼ cup green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• ½ tsp. black pepper, powder
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 500 ml. cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Drain the sauce of Mega Sardines in Natural Oil.
2. Place sardines in a large mixing bowl. Stir all the ingredients with a fork, breaking apart the fish until evenly combined.
3. Portion mixture into patties (about 3 tbsp. each).
4. Pan-fry fish cakes with cooking oil until golden brown.
5. Serve and enjoy.

Mega Mackerel Sweet and Sour

This flavorful and balanced dish is perfect for creating an auspicious and vibrant table.

Ingredients: 

• 1 can Mega Mackerel
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp. white sugar
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 pc. red onion, chopped
• 1 pc. carrot, chopped
• ½ cup pineapple chunks
• 1 pc. red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pc. green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tbsp. white vinegar
• Salt
• Black pepper, powder

Instructions:

1. Simmer water.
2. Add white sugar, red onion, and garlic. Stir until it boils.
3. Add Mega Mackerel and carrots.
4. Add red and green bell peppers.
5. Add pineapple chunks.
6. Add white vinegar.
7. Add salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve and enjoy.

Mega Prime Vermicelli Stir-fry

This festive noodle dish represents a long life and is perfect for sharing with loved ones.

Ingredients: 

• 250g. Mega Prime Vermicelli
• 1 tbsp. oil
• 1 chopped onion
• 4 cloves diced garlic
• 1 sliced carrot
• Half cabbage, shredded
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce
• 3 tbsp. Mega Prime Oyster Sauce

Instructions:

1. Soak vermicelli noodles in warm water for 5 minutes, then drain.
2. Heat the pan on high heat, and add oil. Sauté garlic and onion.
3. Add carrot and cabbage.
4. Continue stirring until soft.
5. Add vermicelli, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Mix well.
6. Serve and enjoy.

Mega Prime Pancit Canton Special

This delightful noodle dish uses Mega Prime Choices Pancit Canton for a hearty and symbolic Lunar New Year meal. Vegetables add a healthy touch.

Ingredients: 

• Mega Prime Pancit Canton
• Shrimp
• Lobster balls
• Squid balls
• Cabbage
• Carrot
• Garlic
• Onion
• Salt
• Black pepper, powder
• Soy sauce
• Fish stock
• Water
• Mega Prime Oyster Sauce

Instructions:

1. In a pan, sauté garlic and onions.
2. Add shrimp, lobster balls, and squid balls.
3. Add carrots.
4. Add flavorings such as salt, pepper, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
5. Add fish stock and water until it boils.
6. Add cabbage, then reduce heat.
7. Add Mega Prime Pancit Canton and stir until it cooks.
8. Serve and enjoy.

Mega Sardines Fried Wontons

Add Mega Sardines to steamed or fried dumplings, a traditional symbol of wealth and good fortune.

Ingredients: 

• 2 cans Mega Sardines in Tomato Sauce
• 1 piece carrot, diced
• 2 white onions, diced
• 1 pc. egg
• Salt
• Black pepper, powder
• 2 tbsp. spring onion, chopped
• Oil
• 1 pack wonton wrapper

Instructions:

1. Drain the sauce of Mega Sardines in Tomato Sauce.
2. Crush sardines.
3. Add carrot, white onion, salt, pepper, and spring onion. Mix.
4. Add egg and mix.
5. Place the mixture in wonton wrappers and seal.
6. Steam for 25 to 30 minutes or deep fry until golden brown.
7. Serve and enjoy.

Bring fortune to the table this 2025 Chinese New Year with Mega Prime Foods. Explore more recipes at Mega Prime Foods and on our brand Facebook pages Mega Sardines and Mega Prime Quality, and share your #MegaPrimeFoods Moments. For more information, visit Mega Prime Foods’ website at megaprimefoods.com.ph/ or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.