Laing (Taro Leaves in Coconut Milk)

Laing is one of Bicol's well-known and sumptuous dish among the locals.   Bicolanos' version of Laing is very spicy and you can tell by the presence of several pieces of cayenne peppers (siling labuyo) in the dish. Ingredients: 1 pack 70 grams shredded dried gabi (taro) leaves 1 cup coconut cream (kakang-gata) 2 cups coconut milk 1/2 cup shredded dried bakalaw meat or (codfish meat) 1 thumb-size fresh ginger 1 small minced onion 5 cloves minced garlic 2-3 pieces cayenne pepper (siling labuyo) salt to taste Cooking Procedure: Put the saucepan in medium heat. Add the coconut milk and let it simmer. Add ginger, garlic and onion.   Simmer for 2 minutes.   Stir constantly to avoid curding. Add fish. ...

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Salsang Itlog (Egg Sauce)

This salsang itlog (egg sauce) is recommended for steamed fish or vegetables that has less salt or seasonings. Ingredients: 1 cup evaporated milk 2 eggs 2 tablespoon flour 2 tablespoon butter pinch or salt pinch of ground white pepper Cooking Procedure:Boil the eggs. Cut into small pieces.   Set aside. In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt and ground pepper.  Set aside. In a sauce pan, melt the butter in a low heat.  Stir constantly. Add the flour mix.  Stir until the flour mix turn to liquid. Slowly add the milk and continue stirring. Add the eggs. Continue mixing for 5 minutes before serving....

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Buko Salad or Buco Salad (Young Coconut Salad) - 1

Buko Salad has always been a part of Filipino tables during birthdays or feasts.   Coconuts are very abundant in the Philippines and you can always find them at supermarket or wet market or from farmers selling their harvests by cart plying in the streets. Here is the recipe for Buco Salad: Ingredients: 4 buko 1 can condensed milk (big) 1 can pineapple chunks (medium) 2 egg yolks 1/4 cups grated cheddar cheese (grated cheese ball if available) How to Prepare: Shred the buko.   Make sure that the young coconut is not too soft nor hard.   Set aside in a big bowl. In another bowl, beat the egg yolks until it is frothy. Mix the beaten yolks to the condensed milk. Mix the pineapple to the buko. Add the egg and milk mixture to...

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Ukoy or Okoy (Shrimp Fried Patties)

I felt an instant craving for ukoy or okoy (shrimp fried patties) as others would call it.   It was raining yesterday afternoon when the thought of that food came to mind.      As far as I remember, none sells this to nearby eateries.   I waited for the rain to stop and went to the nearest wet market to buy the items I need.   Luckily, I got the basic ingredients to make them.   So, here it goes. Ingredients:1/4 kilo mongo spouts or toge 1/4 kilo shrimp or small prawns ( shelled) 1 onion sliced 1/2 stalk shallots or some stalks of onion leaves 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup water 1 egg 1 small square block of tofu or tokwa (optional) 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 cup cooking oil for frying 4 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon...

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US$20,000 Dinner Tab by President Gloria Arroyo et al.

My oh, my... after meeting with US President Barack Obama, our little president together with her entourage dined at Le Cirque in New York and lavishly spending a whooping US$20,000! Goodness, when most of my countrymen are within or below poverty line? And when the whole nation is mourning at the passing of our beloved ex-President and democracy icon, Tita Cory? When the people are patiently lining at the streets to get just a glimpse of Tita Cory's dead body for hours without breakfast or lunch or dinner yet? There they are... feasting themselves at a pricey New York restaurant. What a nice way to show condolences to the entire nation. Even if the Philippine government is not footing the bill, still, the picture it paints in the minds of...

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Kamoteng-kahoy (Cassava Cake)

Cassava cake or kamoteng-kahoy in Tagalog has long been a favorite of Filipinos during snack time or as a dessert. Ingredients: 1. 2 cups grated cassava 2. 1 1/2 cup coconut cream 3. 2 beaten eggs 4. 1/2 cup pineapple juice 5. 1 cup condensed milk 6. 1 cup macapuno strings (optional) 7. 1/2 cup condensed milk (for topping) 8. 1 1/2 cup grated cheese (for topping) Cooking Procedure: 1. Mix cassava, coconut milk, eggs, pineapple juice, milk and macapuno strings in a big bowl. 2. Transfer the mixture in a square pan. 3. Bake it at 350 degrees Fahrenheit oven for 45 minutes. 4. Add 1/2 cup condensed milk on top. 5. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top. 6. Bake for another 5-10 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Enjoy this delicious...

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Sopas na Itlog (Egg Drop Soup)

Sopas na itlog or egg drop soup is just perfect during cold or rainy days. Definitely one of the easiest to prepare and not time consuming. Here is the recipe: Ingredients: 1. 2 eggs 2. 1 cup evaporated milk 3. 1 medium sized onion 4. 3 cloves minced garlic 5. 2 cups chicken broth or pork broth 6. fish seasoning or salt to taste Cooking Procedure: 1. Saute the garlic and onion. 2. Add the chicken or pork broth. Bring to boil. 3. Lower the heat then add the evaporated milk. 4. Beat the egg. 5. Using a small strainer, position it at about 8-10 inches above the soup. Pour the beaten egg to the boiling soup. Move the strainer back and forth so that the egg will drip like a miki noodle or thread-like. Don't mix...

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Ginataang Ampalaya (Bitter Melon with Coconut Milk)

Ampalaya or Bitter melon has long been known to be a nutritious vegetable and a good source of iron. So, if you are diabetic, bitter melon is good to include in your regular diet because it is a good supplement in maintaining your normal sugar level. Here is the procedure for cooking Ginataang Ampalaya (Bitter Melon in Coconut Milk). Ingredients: 1. 4 medium sized ampalaya (bitter melon) sliced 1/2 inch thick diagonally 2. 1 cup coconut milk 3. 1 cup coconut cream 4. 200 grams diced pork (dried fish or dried shrimp can be used instead) 5. 2 pcs green finger pepper (siling berde pangsigang) 6. 1 medium sized onion 7. 2 cloves of garlic 8. 1/2 inch crushed ginger 9. 2 tablespoon shrimp paste 10. 2 pcs. cayenne or bird pepper if you want...

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Longganisa (Filipino sausage)

Longganisa, the filipino sausage comes in various flavors, colors and sizes depending on the region or ingredients. Usually, this food is eaten at breakfast time together with eggs, fried rice, tomatoes or vinegar and hot choco or coffee.   Here is the procedure on how to make Longganisa (Filipino sausage). Ingredients: 1. 1 kilo ground pork2. 300 grams diced pork (fatty portion)3. 2/3 cups soy sauce4. 3 tablespoon salt5. 1 cup brown sugar6. 1 tablespoon ground black pepper7. 2 tablespoon minced onion8. 2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce (optional)9. 1 teaspoon paprika10. sausage casings (if unavailable, substitute with plastic casings cut to desired length or have it just like a patty) Dipping Sauce: 1. 2 cloves...

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Batute - Palaka (Stuffed Frog)

Batute (Stuffed Frog) is one of the many exotic and popular food the Kapampangans are known for. It is being served as specialty dish in some Pampanga restaurants. Want to try this recipe? Ingredients: 1. 8 big edible frogs (palakang bukid) 2. 1/4 kilos ground pork 3. 3 cloves of minced garlic 4. 1/2 teaspoon salt (for pork stuffing) 5. 1 tablespoon vinegar (for pork stuffing) 6. 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper (for pork stuffing) 7. 1 teaspoon of salt (for marinade) 8. 4 tablespoon of vinegar (for marinade) 9. 1 teaspoon ground pepper (for marinade) 10. 1 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar (for marinade) Cooking Procedure: 1. In a bowl, combine the ground pork, minced garlic, salt, vinegar and ground pepper. Set aside. 2....

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Black Tea for Diabetes?

This would certainly be good news for diabetics: black tea for controlling diabetes, according to the latest study in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists.   Researchers from Tianjin Key Laboratory in China studied the Polysaccharide levels of oolong, green and black teas and found out the possibility for usage in the treatment of diabetes. Of the three teas tested, the black teas contain the most glucose-inhibiting properties of polysaccharides. Polysaccharides are the complex carbohydrates which is made up of sugars and starches and may prove to be beneficial to people with diabetes because it helps slow down the absorption of glucose. It also showed the highest scavenging effect...

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Bakalaw (Shredded Codfish with Bell Pepper)

Since bakalaw or codfish is one of the many fish available in the local market, let us try Bakalaw (shredded codfish with bell pepper. Ingredients: 1. 1 kilo bakalaw (codfish)2. 1 cup garbanzos (cooked)3. 4 medium sized potatoes (cut in cubes)4. 5 pieces thinly sliced tomatoes (or 1 can tomato sauce)5. 2 red bell pepper - julienned (or 1 can pimientos)6. 2 large thinly sliced onions7. 3 cloves minced garlic8. 1 tablespoon flour (dissolve in water)9. 4 tablespoon olive oil (cooking oil, if not available)10. ground pepper to taste11. 1 teaspoon annato oil (as food color)12. 1 cup water Cooking Procedure:Steam the bakalaw and shred the fish meat into pieces. Set aside. Stir fry the potatoes. Set aside Saute the garlic, onion and tomatoes. Stir...

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Sinangag sa Bawang (Garlic Fried Rice)

Sinangag sa bawang has always been a part of every Filipino table. Most especially so during breakfast time when there is left-over rice from yesterday's lunch or last night's dinner. So, wear your apron and let's cook Garlic fried rice. Ingredients: 1.   2 cups left over rice (cold) 2.   1 tablespoon cooking oil (olive oil, if available) 3.   2 cloves minced garlic 4.   1 teaspoon salt Cooking Procedure: Before mashing the left-over rice, damp your hand to avoid the stickiness. Set the fire in medium heat and put the cooking oil in the frying pan. Put the garlic and mix until golden brown. Follow the mashed rice and stir constantly to blend the oil to rice. Season with salt and mix for 5-10 minutes. Happy cooking Garlic...

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Ginataang Mais (Corn Kernels with Coconut Milk)

Ginataan na mais or Ginataang Mais is one of the typical Filipino merienda (snack) food. It's now even available in those "instant" snack items in cups, wherein you will just pour hot water and presto! after 2 minutes you will have it ready. But of course, home cooking is still the best. If you want to try cooking it, here is the recipe. Ingredients: 1 cup whole corn kernels, drained 1/2 cup malagkit (glutenous rice) 3 cups coconut milk* 1 cup water** 1 cup coconut cream* white sugar to taste pandan leaves - optional (to add fragrance) Note: * If fresh coconut is used, get 1 cup from the 1st compress (kakang-gata) **If fresh coconut is used, get 4 cups from the second compress and disregard the 1 cup water Procedure in cooking: In a cooking...

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Adobong Baboy at Manok (Pork and Chicken in Soy Sauce and Vinegar)

Adobo is one of the many popular Filipino food. So popular that even non-Filipinos appreciate this dish. Delicious and easy to prepare. Here is the recipe for cooking one of the variant of adobo... the Adobong Manok at Baboy (Pork and Chicken in Soy Sauce). Ingredients: 1/2 kilo chicken 1/2 kilo pork 100 grams liver (optional) 8 cloves of crushed garlic 1 piece bay leaf 10 pcs peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar 3 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 cup water 3 pieces medium sized potatoes (quartered) 3 hardboiled eggs (optional) 4 tablespoons cooking oil Cooking procedure: In a medium heat, put the oil in a cooking pot. Stir fry the garlic until golden brown. Add the pork and chicken. Stir fry until golden brown. Add soy...

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Java Rice

Rice has been the staple food for Filipinos. There are many ways to cook rice and here is one of them... the Java Rice. Ingredients: 2 cups left-over rice, mashed (preferably refrigerated) 3 tablespoon cooking oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper 1/4 cup tomato catsup Cooking procedure: Heat oil in a frying pan. Saute garlic until golden brown. Put the onions and cook until transparent. Then add the bell pepper and continue stirring for 2 minutes. Add rice and mix well. Add catsup and continue stirring until well-blended. Happy cooking and enjoy your Java Rice...

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Longsilog (Filipino Sausage + Fried Rice + Egg)

Breakfast time! For this morning, I am going to have Longsilog. Yummy! This set meal is popular among those people who go for a heavy meal at the start of the day and lighter at night or dinnertime. For those of you who are not Pinoy, it is shortened for: Long = Longganisa or Filipino sausage Si = Sinangag or fried rice Log= itLog or egg Longsilog has been known to us as a breakfast meal but because of it's popularity, many eateries carried this in the menu as one of the short orders and is available all day long. Longganisa and eggs are available in meat marts, wet markets and supermarkets. But if you want to experience the joy of making some homemade longganisa, then, just look for the recipe I posted here. It's really easy. Also, fried...

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Ensaladang Hipon (Shrimp Salad)

For you people who loves eating salad, here is a very simple and easy to prepare recipe called Shrimp Salad. Ingredients: 1/4 kilos medium sized shrimps 4 pcs medium sized potatoes 1/2 cups sweet pickles 1 stalk of celery 1 cup mayonnaise 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper How to Prepare: Blanch the shrimps. Remove the head and shells and cut in half. Boil the potatoes. Once cooked, peel and dice in small pieces. Finely cut the celery. Finely cut the pickles. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients. Add the mayonnaise, salt and ground pepper. Chill first before serving. Adjust the salt according to taste. Enjoy eating your chilled shrimp sala...

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