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ENSALADANG CRISPY DILIS

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Finally, after 10 years, I'm back here in Makati. Miraculously, I got a job. Well, I said miraculously because amidst the surge of the Covid-19 and after so many job applications I have sent to different companies, I finally got a job. Not just a job, but a dream job in a dream company. Oh yeah, for me it is a miracle and an answer to my fervent prayer. Being here in the city, I so missed the province so much. I can't go home because of the ECQ. Holy week had passed and now, April 9th holiday also has passed, still I cannot go home. And yeah, I am craving...craving for a lot of foods in the province like the "tuyo" or dried fish, buro or fermented rice, oh my , those are my favorites.  I know I have to do something to ease that cravings. I walked around and look for those kinds of foods. And voila, I found one - the ensaladang dilis. Oh my gosh, I am just so happy. I am sharing you the recipe of Ensaladang dilis below and believe me, you will need more ric

MY MIDNIGHT SPAGHETTI

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Chilling in bed, in front of a television, hearing the sound of the rain outside, so inviting – for a well-deserved midnight snack . So what to do next? Rush to the kitchen and see what’s available for cooking. Visible are : 250   Grams spaghetti noodles 250 grams of sweet blend spaghetti sauce 5 tbsp. Of banana catsup 1          Mushroom in can 1           Nestle cream 1/8 slice of butter 1      can of corned beef 1           Bottle of sprite 4 cloves of garlic 1 white onion ( chopped finely) 3 tbsp. Of washed sugar Since there’s a bottle of sprite, it may be worth a try to include it in the creamy spaghetti recipe. It perfects the taste of pork barbecue, cake and even some chicken recipes so why not with spaghetti. Here’s the procedure for the sauce:        Put butter in a pan.         Saute onion first, then followed by a garlic.         Add on the corned beef.   .   Followed by the mushroom.  .     Simmer for a few minutes.   .  

FINGER FOODS DESSERTS FOR CHILDREN’S PARTIES (OR EVEN FOR COCKTAIL PARTIES )

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When you have babies, children or kids at home , every day seems a party to think of. Although birthdays are celebrated only once a year, it’s always a plan day for you for their upcoming birthdays. What could be better for kids are foods that will not require them to mess a lot. However, it should be something that aligns with their taste buds. So ask a 10 small kids around about their favorite foodie . Surely, you’ll get a perfect 10 answer for chocolates. So here’s the answer for their cravings that should be present at the dessert table during parties. I guess this should not be for kids only as adults won’t help but also try these finger foods line-up. With the chocolate syrup as the main dripping , prepare small slices of fruits like watermelon, mango and papaya. So for health conscious parents, these won’t be a harm for you and your kids. For added attraction and tasty thrill, marshmallows and cookies can also play a part . Just that easy. No more co

Chicken Estupado

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Ingredients: 2-2 1/2 lb whole chicken, cut into 4 pieces 1 large size potato, cut into 8 2 pieces cooking banana, cut into 4 1 tablespoon garlic, crushed 1 piece onion, sliced thin 3 cups pineapple juice 1/2 cup vinegar 1 cup water 1/2 sugar 1/3 cupsoy sauce 4 pieces bay leaves salt and pepper to taste      Cooking Direction: Fry banana and potatoes. Set aside. Brown chicken pieces on both side till golden brown. Set aside. Saute garlic and onion till caramelize. Add chicken, vinegar, water, bay leaves and soysauce. Simmer in medium high heat for 10 minutes. Add pineapple juice, sugar, ground black pepper and salt to taste. Simmer in medium low heat for 5 minutes or till chicken is fully cooked and sauce thickens. Add bellpeppers, fried potatoes and fried banana. Remove from heat, serve and enjoy!  

TUNA IMBUTIDO

300 g tuna fillet, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1/4 cup raisins 1 pc pork boullon cube 1 can (234 g) Fresh Cut crushed Pineapple, drained (reserve syrup) 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 1 small carrot, coarsely grated 1 egg 1 stalk celery, chopped 1/4 cup flour Procedure 1. Marinate fish in pineapple syrup, 1/2 tsp iodized fine salt and 1/4 tsp pepper for 10 minutes. Drain. Discard marinade . 2. Combine fish with remaining ingredients. Season with 3/4 tsp iodized fine salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Mix well. Divide into 3. 3. Wrap in foil then roll. Steam for 30 minutes. Cool. If desired, brown all sides in oil. Slice and serve with ketchup.

SWEET AND SOUR FISH FILLET

Fish Fillet Ingredients 2 medium sized lapu-lapu or surgeon fish 1 ½ cups hardtack (bread crumbs) ½ cup calamansi juice 3 beaten eggs salt, pepper, monosodium glutamate Fish Fillet Directions Clean the fish thoroughly and peel.  Remove fish bone. Cut the flesh into small strips.  Mash of calamansi juice, salt pepper and vetsin (or monosodium glutamate). Dip fish in egg and hardtack.  Fry the fish. Serve with sweet and sour sauce on the side. Sweet and Sour Sauce Ingredients ½ cup water 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 ½ tablespoons sugar ½ cup Pineapple juice vinegar, soy sauce, margarine Sweet and Sour Sauce Directions Dissolve ½ cup water 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1 ½ tablespoons sugar.  Mix well until thicken.  Add ½ cup Pineapple juice. Stir in vinegar, soy sauce and margarine, Boil on low heat and mix together 2 minutes.

PANCIT BIHON GUISADO

Pancit Bihon Recipe Ingredients 1 lb pancit bihon (Rice Noodles) 1/2 lb pork, cut into small thin slices 1/2 lb chicken, cooked, deboned, and cut into thin slices 1/8 lb peapods or snow pea 1 cup carrot 1/2 small cabbage, chopped 1 cup celery leaves, chopped finely 1 medium sized onion, chopped 1/2 tbsp garlic, minced 1 pc chicken cube 5 tbsp soy sauce 3 to 4 cups water  Cooking Procedure In a large pot, Saute the garlic and onion Add the pork and chicken then let cook for 2 minutes Add the chicken cube and water then simmer for 15 minutes Put in the carrots, peapod, cabbage, and celery leaves and simmer for a few minutes Remove all the ingredients in the pot except for the liquid and set them aside In the pot with the liquid in, add the soy sauce and mix well Add the pancit bihon (makes sure to first soak it in water for about 10 minutes) and mix well. Cook until liquid evaporates completely Put-in the vegetables and meat that were previously cooked and s