Angels on horseback as an indulgence or a delicacy with frequency. "1001 Foods to Die For" noted it as an indulgence in North American due to the elevation of oysters to a delicacy status. "The Diner's Dictionary: Word Origins of Food and Drink" noted that the luxury of oysters results in cocktail sausages replacing the oysters. According to the classic recipe, shucked oysters are wrapped in bacon which is then broiled in the oven, about three minutes per side. An early recipe, from 1902, suggests frying the skewered oysters and bacon in butter. The dish is often served on toast, though if prepared
Paelya is mixed with glutinous rice ("malagkit") at various ratios, ranging from a fourth of the regular rice to equal parts, depending on how sticky the final product is desired to be. In place of saffron, "paelya" uses "achuete" (anatto), "luyang dilaw", (turmeric), or "kasubha" (safflower). Sometimes, a knot of "pandan" (screwpine) leaves is even added, which imparts a vanilla-like fragrance to the dish. Some variations will also use tomato sauce in the "sofrito" ("ginisa") to color and flavor the dish. Meat "paelya" typically use chicken, pork, beef, and smoked spicy sausages. The sausages used in "paelya" can be any of