Editors’ Collection

Noche Buena Recipes

These are our best recipes for Noche Buena, the Christmas Eve celebration.

Andrew Bui for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Kaitlin Wayne.

Recipes

Pancit Malabon (Seafood Rice Noodles)
Naz Deravian, Prescilla Tolentino, Catherine Tolentino
24 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
24
1 hour 15 minutes
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Pernil
Toni Chapman
232 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
232
13 hours 35 minutes
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Filipino Fruit Salad
Naz Deravian
57 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
57
20 minutes, plus about 6 hours’ chilling
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Biscochitos
Lisa Donovan
159 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
159
1 hour, plus cooling
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Tamales
Rick A. Martínez
197 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
197
5 hours 45 minutes
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Pernil With Citrus Adobo
Von Diaz, Maricel Presilla
1855 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,855
3 to 4 hours, plus marinating
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Flan
Rick Martínez
443 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
443
1 hour 35 minutes, plus chilling overnight
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Lechon Kawali
Naz Deravian
91 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
91
2 hours 15 minutes
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Coconut Milk Chicken Adobo
Angela Dimayuga
5890 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,890
1¾ hours
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Pastelón
Daniela Galarza, Natalia Vallejo
1315 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,315
2 hours
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Purê de Mandioca (Creamy Yuca Purée)
Christina Morales, Alexa Weibel, Thailine Kolb, Liomar dos Santos Paula Araujo
28 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
28
30 minutes
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Vegan Jackfruit Pernil
Christina Morales, Lyana Blount
134 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
134
7¾ hours
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Gandules con Bolitas de Plátano (Pigeon Peas With Plantain Dumplings)
Von Diaz
105 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
105
45 minutes
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Cremas
Christina Morales, Charlene Absalon
99 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
99
2¼ hours
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Pastelitos
Georgina Fernandez, Rosa Fernandez
148 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
148
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Pancit Palabok (Rice Noodles With Chicken Ragout and Shrimp)
Angela Dimayuga
189 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
189
1 hour 20 minutes
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Embutido
Angela Dimayuga
179 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
179
2 hours
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Alcapurrias de Jueyes (Crab-Stuffed Fritters)
Von Diaz
19 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
19
2 hours
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Lumpia
Naz Deravian
239 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
239
1 hour 45 minutes
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Tamales de Pollo (Chipotle Chicken Tamales)
Tejal Rao, Alicia Villanueva
227 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
227
1 hour 15 minutes, plus up to 3 hours’ soaking
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Menudo
Bryan Washington, Mely Martínez
90 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
90
3½ hours
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Pollo en Fricasé
Von Diaz, Carmen Valldejuli
1097 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,097
1½ hours
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Tamales de Rajas con Queso (Poblano and Cheese Tamales)
Rick A. Martínez
22 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
22
2 hours
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Adobo Roasted Potatoes
Von Diaz
403 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
403
45 minutes
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Mini Bibingka
Ligaya Mishan, Ray Luna
79 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
79
40 minutes
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Tamales de Chile Rojo (Red Chile Tamales With Meat)
Tejal Rao, Claudia Serrato
49 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
49
2½ hours
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Tostones
Kiera Wright-Ruiz
645 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
645
10 minutes
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Cassava Oven Fries
Yewande Komolafe
188 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
188
50 minutes
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Pozole
Mark Bittman
626 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
626
About 2 hours, plus hominy soaking time
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Bolitas de Yuca y Queso (Fried Yuca Balls Stuffed With Cheese)
Kiera Wright-Ruiz
84 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
84
1 hour
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Tembleque (Coconut Pudding)
Tejal Rao, Von Diaz
126 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
126
30 minutes, plus 2 hours to chill
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Hallacas
Christina Morales, Isbelis Diaz, Ivo Diaz
87 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
87
5½ hours
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Sancocho
Von Diaz
430 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
430
1½ hours
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Mexican-Style Atole
Kiera Wright-Ruiz
230 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
230
15 minutes
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Beef Empanadas
Angela Dimayuga
937 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
937
2 hours
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Pasteles
Rachel Wharton, Lucy Ramirez
113 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
113
About 4 hours for assembly, plus time for boiling
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Halo-Halo
Naz Deravian
201 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
201
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Taquitos
Rick A. Martínez
88 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
88
45 minutes
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Enchilada Sauce
Rick Martínez
987 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
987
20 minutes
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Pastelillos de Guayaba (Guava Cheese Pastries)
Von Diaz
335 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
335
1½ hours
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Mexican Buñuelos With Piloncillo Syrup
Christina Morales, Mely Martínez
119 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars
119
2 hours
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Pumpkin Empanadas
Christina Morales, Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack
54 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
54
About 2¼ hours
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Arepas
Rick A. Martínez
1182 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,182
1 hour
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Chicken Enchiladas
Rick Martínez
5005 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,005
65 minutes
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Maduros (Fried Sweet Plantains)
Kiera Wright-Ruiz
751 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
751
10 minutes
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Yuca con Mojo
Von Diaz
184 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
184
45 minutes
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Coquito
Daniela Galarza
1145 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,145
20 minutes, plus chilling
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Pupusas
Ham El-Waylly
318 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
318
55 minutes
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