Food maker

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...

 LET'S MAKE A KANGKONG SALAD! 1/4 kilo Kangkong or River Spinach 2 small tomatoes (sliced into rings) 1 medium red onions (sliced into rings) 1 Red Salted egg (sliced) 1 medium cucumber (sliced into rings)Vinegar Dressing: 1/2 cups vinegar 1 small head of garlic (finely minced) 1/4 teaspoon Sugar a pinch of salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly grounded) Kangkong Salad Preparation Instructions : Clean the Kangkong, remove the leaves then wash thoroughly. Blanch the Kangkong leaves, set aside. In a wide platter, arrange kangkong. Top with sliced tomatoes, onions, potatoes and cucumber. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, minced garlic, Sugar salt and black pepper. Serve kangkong with vinegar dressing. Notes from the self-made chef: Red egg can be replace by a fish paste or "bagoong".