Here are 5 Delicious and Lucky Recipes for 2025, Shared by Mega Prime Foods!

 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.

 

Learn more at https://megaprimefoods.com.ph/mega-sardines-fish-cake/

 

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.

 

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/megamackerel/posts/pfbid0p32QngCWB7h2ZSoSpiEy2ikuQrUUNaFeDJQ7wFXCwHuZmwk14UzirZd3rcNJwwx9l

 

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.

 

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/MegaPrimeQuality/videos/1379066049193764/

Mega Prime Pancit Canton Special

 

This delightful noodle dish uses Mega Prime Choices PancitCanton 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.

 

Learn more at https://www.tiktok.com/@megaprimequality/video/7343979654228823303

 

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.

 

Learn more at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVr9PQ6EsSs

Bring fortune to the table this 2025 Chinese New Year with Mega Prime Foods. Explore more recipes at Mega Prime Foodsand 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.

#MegaGandaAngBuhay MEGA Sardines’ ‘First Day’ delivers a mega dose of ‘kilig’

Do you still remember your first day at your very first job? In the wake of its first two viral videos “Adulting” and “Tipidity,” MEGA Sardines, the Number 1 sardines brand in the Philippines, treads lightly into 2019 with “First Day,” its third short film under its #MegaGandaAngBuhay trilogy.

MEGA Sardines, the No. 1 sardines brand in the Philippines, launches its third short film under its #MegaGandaAngBuhay trilogy titled “First Day” starring Jindric Macapagal.

“First Day” tells the story of Joseph, an idealistic, fresh-out-of-college young man from Cebu (played by Jindric Macapagal) who is caught in an awkward situation on his first day at work in a Makati office. What could go wrong—or right—on Day 1? “‘First Day’ reveals the answer in an unexpected and heartwarming manner, delivering a mega dose of ‘kilig’ on a hugely relatable slice of life,” says film director and public relations specialist Chris Cahilig.

MEGA Sardines’ “First Day” short film tells the story of Joseph, an idealistic young man played by Jindric Macapagal, who encounters an unexpected situation on his first day at work.

As shown in its first two short films, the MEGA Sardines’ #MegaGandaAngBuhay campaign, Cahilig points out, reinforces timeless Filipino themes and values. While “Tipidity” brought humor and “Adulting” delivered drama, “First Day,” the third and last film in the trilogy, offers lighthearted moments and wraps up with a plot twist that the audience won’t see coming. “Whether at work or at home, there’s very little doubt that intriguing conversations—and relationships—can be sparked by delectable comfort food,” Cahilig hints at what’s coming. 

However one looks at it, “First Day” fits right into the #MegaGandaAngBuhay campaign by depicting how MEGA Sardines, as a staple viand, has fortuitously figured in the unforgettable “firsts” of its Filipino patrons. “First Day” was made possible by Tiu Lim Foundation (executive producer), Rommel Sales (cinematography), Yuji Gonzales (screenplay), Jegs Morales (offline editor), Kenneth Amparo (online editor), Melai Entuna (line producer), Clark Lopez (assistant director), Kat Salinas (sound design), Richard Gonzales (scoring), Det Moldera (accounts manager), Yani Bautista (production manager), and Johanna Evangelista (production coordinator).

MEGA Sardines’ “First Day” short film can be viewed on MEGA’s official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/officialmegasardines, along with other #MegaGandaAngBuhay videos “Adulting” and “Tipidity.”  

“First Day” can be viewed on MEGA’s official Facebook page www.facebook.com/officialmegasardines and YouTube channel (Mega Global). Meanwhile, “Tipidity” and “Adulting” have garnered, to date, almost 3 million views on YouTube alone. Both short films can also be viewed on MEGA Sardines’ official Facebook page.

Manufactured by Mega Global Corporation, MEGA Sardines offers the freshest and most delicious sardines packed within 12 hours from catching to canning. It is available in easy-to-open cans and pouch formats for convenience. MEGA Sardines is available in supermarkets nationwide, with a wide array of variants like MEGA Sardines in Tomato Sauce, Tomato Sauce with Chili, Paksiw Style, and Spanish-Style; MEGA Sardines Creations in Natural Oil and in Spanish-Style; MEGA Extra Hot Sardines; MEGA Fried Sardines Tausi and MEGA Fried Sardines Hot and Spicy.

For more information about MEGA Sardines and its #MegaGandaAngBuhay campaign, visit www.megaglobal.com.ph or www.facebook.com/officialmegasardines.

MEGA Sardines' Christmas family drama ‘Adulting’ is a real weeper

Following the success of its first viral video “Tipidity,” MEGA Sardines, the Number 1 sardines brand in the Philippines, takes viewers on an emotional roller coaster ride this Christmas season through “Adulting,” its second short film in its #MegaGandaAngBuhay trilogy.

While “Tipidity,” which has so far garnered about 4 million views, depicts the quirks and realities in a newly married couple’s life, “Adulting” tugs at one’s heartstrings as it navigates the tricky waters in a mother-daughter relationship.

“Adulting” tells the story of Angeli, a spunky young female professional (played by Crystal Paras) who yearns for more independence even as her mother Aling Lorna (played by Ruby Ruiz) practices tough love when dealing with her.

“Adulting” can be viewed on MEGA’s official Facebook page www.facebook.com/officialmegasardines and YouTube channel (Mega Global).

Director and public relations specialist Chris Cahilig says “Adulting” best embodies MEGA Sardines’ new #MegaGandaAngBuhay campaign, which aims to present timeless Filipino values and snippets of everyday life through compelling and very relatable narratives.

“MEGA Sardines’ #MegaGandaAngBuhay campaign brings a message of hope and optimism to personal relationships at a time when too many distractions stand in the way of harmony. No matter at what point in your life journey you’re in, the campaign affirms that MEGA Sardines has always been—and will always be—there for you and constantly share in your most heartwarming experiences in life,” Cahilig says.

“Have your hankies on hand because ‘Adulting’ will surely resonate with your hearts and dredge up a few memories of your own,” he adds.

Aside from “Adulting” and “Tipidity,” MEGA Sardines is set to present one more short film under its #MegaGandaAngBuhay campaign—“First Day,” to be launched in the first quarter of 2019. All three short films can be viewed on MEGA Sardines’ official Facebook page.

“Adulting” was made possible by Tiu Lim Foundation (executive producer), Rommel Sales (cinematography), Yuji Gonzales (screenplay), Alec Figuracion (offline editor), Kenneth Amparo (online editor), Melai Entuna (line producer), Clark Lopez (assistant director), Kat Salinas (sound design), Richard Gonzales (scoring), Yani Bautista (production manager), and Johanna Evangelista (production coordinator). “Adulting” was shot at Bria Homes in Pampanga.
It also stars Wayne Avellano, Jason Estroso, and Bernadette Moldera.

Manufactured by Mega Global Corporation, MEGA Sardines offers the freshest and most delicious sardines packed within 12 hours from catching to canning. It is available in easy-to-open cans and pouch formats for convenience.

MEGA Sardines is available in supermarkers nationwide, with a wide array of variants like MEGA Sardines in Tomato Sauce, Tomato Sauce with Chili, Paksiw Style, and Spanish-Style; MEGA Sardines Creations in Natural Oil and in Spanish-Style; MEGA Extra Hot Sardines; MEGA Fried Sardines Tausi and MEGA Fried Sardines Hot and Spicy.

For more information about MEGA Sardines and its #MegaGandaAngBuhay campaign, visit www.megaglobal.com.ph or www.facebook.com/officialmegasardines.