All about barbecue in Let’s Eat

MANILA, Philippines - Ever since man discovered to cook on open fire, the barbecue has been a favorite dish across countries, with thousands of variations even just from one family to another.

Let’s Eat presents different kinds of barbecue sure to make mouth water and entice a visit to these restaurants in the metro: Fat Daddy’s, Kafe Batwan and Frangos.

Fat Daddy’s American barbecue is something to die for. A passion project of all things smoked and grill, the secret is in the sauce with results sure to be burned in the mind for a long, long time.

Kafe Batwan’s batchoy beef ribs has been described as heaven-on-earth; a specialty that comes with soy muscovado sauce. The ramen, too, is artisanal, making it a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

Ever wondered how they make barbecues in Portugal? Frangos located in Makati has loyal patrons that brave going there come hell and high water, all for a taste of its Portuguese chicken barbecue that some swear could transport you to what’s known worldwide as land of diverse cuisine.

Now, if you’re raring to cook at home — and raring to impress — take down notes as host Stephanie Zubiri-Crespi reveals her original recipe for chicken barbecue with McCormick, served best with Israeli rice salad. It’s a secret both worth keeping and sharing.

Also hosted by Spanky Enriquez, Claude Tayag and Cheryl Tiu, Let’s Eat airs Wednesday nights at 8 on Lifestyle Channel ETC with replays on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.