McDonald’s: Satisfying Pinoys’ barbecue craving with newest menu offer

MANILA, Philippines — If you’re wondering what flavors make up the Filipinos’ palate, that would be a difficult question to answer. The Philippines is an archipelago with a rich history. Each region boasts of distinct dishes that represent their culinary taste and unique way of cooking. Bicolanos love their coconut milk, spiced with chilies. Cebu is known for their sinfully delicious lechon, crispy on the outside, and succulent and tender on the inside. And typical of a Southeast Asian country, Filipinos also enjoy the refreshing and acidic effect of sour dishes, like sinigang.

Seeing and tasting all these different flavors, it’s hard to wrap up the Filipino palate in just a few words. But there is one thing about the Filipino palate that stands out, especially to foreigners: it’s our affinity for sweetness.  

Sweet spaghetti, sweet sarsa, sweet meat. This is especially true for barbecue, where sweet marinades are a ubiquitous offering of local vendors, household kitchens and even restaurants. 

It’s with this insight that McDonald’s is making the McRib the latest addition to their menu. Its sauce is a rich blend of sweet and smoky flavors, while the rib-shaped pork patty is topped with a sprinkling of onions and pickles. The McRib is sandwiched between two caramelized buns, and is sure to satisfy the Pinoy’s barbecue cravings. 

Well-loved and highly coveted by McDonald’s regular patrons, the McRib will be available in majority of McDonald’s restaurants all over the Philippines for a limited time only. You can get your own McRib a la carté for PHP99. Otherwise, avail of their McRib Deluxe that comes with the same McRib goodness but with the added texture of crispy lettuce and creamy mayonnaise for PHP119 a la carté.

The McRib will be out for a limited time only, so grab yours with a side of McDonald’s World Famous Fries and take a bite out of the latest craving.— Rappler.com 

Having a #McRibCraving? Get one now at the McDonald’s store nearest you via Dine-in, Take-Out, Drive-Thru, and McDelivery via the McDo app, 8-MCDO, or mcdelivery.com.ph