by Wina Velasco Javier Ingredients 1 whole ampalaya (bitter gourd) 1/2 cup ground pork 1/4 cup dried shiitake mushrooms 3 cloves garlic 1 medium onion diced 2 tsps cooking oil 1 tsp chili garlic with taosi beans 1 tsp Hoisin sauce 1/2 c tsp oyster sauce Sugar-optional Salt and pepper Directions Cut ampalaya into round pieces, about 1 /12 inches. Remove the seeds by scraping them off with the help ...[Read More]
Stuffed Ampalaya
Vegan Shakshuka sans Egg
by Wina Velasco Javier Ingredients 3 cloves garlic (minced) 1 medium onion (finely chopped) 6 oz. soft tofu 1 can of diced tomatoes 1 red and 1 green bell pepper (finely diced) A handful of spinach 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro for toppings A dash of turmeric and other Mediterranean spices you wish to add Procedure Lightly brown tofu chunks, set aside. Saute garlic, onions, add bell peppers, dice ...[Read More]
Peppered Chicken Thigh Fillet Wrap
By APMM Staff Ingredients Lettuce Mustard Leaves Cucumber, partly peeled, deseeded and cut into 2” long and sliced thinly Coriander Leaves Sweet Basil Leaves Mint Leaves Chicken Thigh Fillet Freshly ground pepper Paprika Salt For the dip Red Wine Vinegar Fish Sauce A little sugar Water A teaspoon of grated Carrots Chopped green onion Procedure Prepare the leaves. I wash them then soak them in tap ...[Read More]
Orange and Red Onion Ring Salad
by Noi Rodriguez Ingredients 5 Navel oranges, peeled and thinly sliced 3 medium-sized red onions, peeled, thinly sliced and separated into rings 1 large singkamas, peeled and cut into thin slices Procedure Arrange slices of orange, onion and singkamas on a platter. Drizzle with the dressing. Dressing ¼ c Olive oil 1-3 Tbsps Calamansi juice 1 Tbsp Cider vinegar ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp Chili powder Hot sau ...[Read More]
Burgers with Sour Cream Sauce
by MOMS Magainze Staff Ingredients ½ k ground lean beef 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp ground pepper 2 tbsps butter ½ c chopped green onions 1 c sliced fresh mushrooms 1 c dairy sour cream 1tbsp chopped flat parsley Procedure With a fork, toss the beef, salt and pepper until well mixed. Shape into 4 to 6 patties. Heat a saucepan over low heat. Melt the butter and sauté the onions and mushrooms. Cook unti ...[Read More]
Brown Rice Ilonggo Style
Ingredients ¼ kilo pork 1 chicken breast ¼ kilo shrimp (cleaned and shelled) 1 chorizo de Bilbao, thinly sliced (optional) 1 cube chicken or shrimp broth 1 cup water (may need a little more) 2 cups red or brown rice, half cooked* 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green or red pepper, sliced into strips 1 small can sweet peas, drained 2 hard boiled eggs 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons oil Salt and p ...[Read More]
Pasta with Cream of Chicken Soup
Ingredients ½ kilo Chicken breast fillet, boiled and shredded 500 grams pasta noodle, cooked according to package direction 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large white onion, chopped 1 each of small green and red bell peppers, deseeded and chopped 1 small can button mushroom, sliced thinly 2 cans Condensed Cream of Chicken soup (10.75 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated salt and pepper to taste Procedure Cook ...[Read More]
Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes
Ingredients 500 g Spaghetti noodles, cooked according to direction 500 g fresh ripe tomatoes 5 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄4 c Fresh basil leaves, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Parmesan Cheese, grated 3 T Olive oil Dried chili flakes, optional Procedure Cook spaghetti noodles according to package direction. Set aside. Blanched, peel and deseed tomatoes. Chop and set aside. Heat pan over medium fire ...[Read More]
Beef Royale
Ingredients 1 kilo beef (1 big chunk, pot roast part) 2 tbsps fish sauce (patis) ¼ cup butter 1 head garlic 1 beef bouillon cube ½ cup grated quick-melt cheese 1 can mushroom sliced (small can) ¼ tsp ground white pepper 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 small can evaporated milk Procedure Marinate beef in fish sauce (patis) for 5-10 minutes. Brown beef in half of the butter over low heat. Put the bee ...[Read More]
Wrap and Roll
Wraps: Lettuce leaves Napa Cabbage or Pechay Baguio Mustard leaves (Mustasa) Herbs: Coriander Basil leaves Mint leaves What to wrap (Filling): Cucumber, peeled, cut into 2” long and sliced thinly Fried Shanghai rolls Dumplings Left over chicken meat or beef or pork Grilled or fried boneless fish fillet Steamed shrimp, shelled For the dip, mix well and season to taste Garlic, minced Siling Labuyo ( ...[Read More]