Although characterized by not-so-appealing appearance, the nutritive value of this fruit (yes, it is a fruit and not a vegetable!) is beyond sufficient to compensate for whatever it seemingly lacks. In fact, you might even be caught in wonder how a single kind of bitter-tasting wrinkled fruit could possibly contain this spectrum of goodness that…
INGREDIENTS: 2 bitter melon (cut into halves and strips) 3 cloves garlic (crushed) 1 big onion (chopped) thumb size ginger (crushed or strips) 2 fried fish (whole, halves or fillet) 2 medium tomatoes (chopped) half cup mushroom – button or black mushrooms (presoaked and cut into strips) 1 Tbsp Oil salt and pepper to taste…
Ingredients: 2 medium sized ampalaya 2 eggs, beaten 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium sized onion, chopped 1 medium sized tomato, deseeded and chopped salt pepper cooking oil Cooking Instructions: Cut the ends of the ampalaya. Slice it into half lengthwise, and remove the seeds and white innards. Cut each half across thinly like half moons….
Pork and Ampalaya with Oyster Sauce Recipe The humble ampalaya is shunned for its bitter taste, which is a shame—intense bitterness can be avoided by picking one of the right size and soaking it, and this is definitely worth it as ampalaya has so many health benefits. From fighting cancer to diabetes, boosting your immune…
Ingredients: 1 medium size pork tenderloin, about 1/2 kilo, sliced into strips 1 medium to large size ampalaya, split in halves de-seeded, sliced crosswise 1 small size onion, peeled, chopped 1/2 head garlic, peeled, crushed, chopped 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup oyster sauce 1/3 cup cornstarch 1 tsp. ground peppercorns salt cooking oil Cooking…
Pork Adobo With Ampalaya Recipe Save Print Ingredients 1k. pork, cut into serving pieces 1 ampalaya(bitter gourd), sliced 5 cloves garlic 1 cup vinegar 2 tbsps. Lard Salt and pepper to taste Instructions In a pot, place the pork in vinegar, crushed garlic, lard salt and pepper. Allow to simmer until pork is tender….
Ingredients: ½ kilo amapalay , cut thinly and diagonally 100 grams pork belly, cut into small cubes 2 eggs, beaten 2 tbsp cooking oil 1 cup water 1 onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, crushed Seasonings: 1 tsp patis 1 pc pork cube Cooking Instructions: In a pan, sauté garlic until brown, then add onions. After…
Whether we are veggie-lovers or an all-meat type individuals- as we are right at this moment, we could not deny that at least once in our lives, our parents had experienced some hard time on making us eat vegetables. Well, if we would have been more concerned on the health benefits these food has for…
Sinigang Na Bangus Save Print Ingredients 1 medium-sized milk fish (bangus), cut in about 4-5 slices 1 pack sampaloc mix 8 cups of water 2 pieces tomatoes, quartered 1 medium size horseradish, sliced 1 medium size onion, chopped 1 bundle kangkong leaves or spinach 1½ cup string beans cut into 2 inches long 2…
Adobo is a very popular dish in the Philippines. This indigenous cuisine involves meat, seafood, or vegetables marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic, which is browned in oil, and simmered in the marinade. Unofficially, adobo is being considered the national dish in the Philippines. The word adobo came from the Spanish word adobar, which…
Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken Recipe Save Print Ingredients ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free) 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce 1 tbsp dark brown sugar (or agave nectar or honey) 8 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger Freshly ground black pepper 8 (1¾ lb. total)…
Ginataang Adobo Recipe Save Print Ingredients Marinade: 1 kilo meat (pork or chicken) 100 ml soy sauce (120 ml for a darker shade of meat) 15 ml vinegar (preferably cane, but coconut vinegar is also acceptable) 1 tbsp black peppercorn, crushed 1 tbsp white pepper (optional) 1 tsbp minced garlic (optional) 1 tbsp olive…
Pork Adobo Recipe Save Print Ingredients 1 kilo of pork, cut proportionally 5 gloves garlic, minced ½ small onion, sliced 4 dried bay leaves ½ tbsp peppercorns or pepper 6 tbsp soy sauce 6 tbsp vinegar 1 cup rice water 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional add-on) Cooking oil Instructions For 30 minutes, marinate the…
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 lb. pork, sliced 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 1/2 squash, cubed 2 cups sliced okra 2 cups 1-1/2 inch long cut sitaw (yard long beans) 2 eggplants, sliced 1 ampalaya (bitter gourd and/or bitter melon), sliced 1 to 1-1/2 cup water 2 to 3…
Adobong Manok or (Chicken Adobo) Recipe Very much popular in the Philippines, adobo is a favorite dish. This cuisine involves meat, seafood, or vegetables marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic, which is browned in oil, and simmered in the marinade. Unofficially, adobo is considered the national dish in the Philippines. Each region and even…
Adobong Puti (White Chicken Adobo) Adobong Puti (White Chicken Adobo) Save Print Ingredients 8 chicken thighs, de-boned (with skin on) 6 tablespoons oil 10 cloves garlic, peeled 125 ml white vinegar 6 pieces black pepper corns 2 bay leaves Salt Instructions Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large…
Pork Adobo Flakes Recipe Save Print Ingredients 250 grams leftover pork adobo, shredded into flakes 3 cloves garlic, mined 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 tablespoon liquid seasoning salt pepper to taste Instructions In a pan, heat oil over medium heat then saute garlic until light brown. Add shredded meat and the remaining ingredients. Stir…
Pinakbet Or Pakbet (Meat Vegetable Stew With Shrimp) Recipe Save Print Ingredients 1 lb pork sliced 2 tbsps vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic minced 1 piece onion chopped 2 pieces tomatoes chopped ½ piece squash cubed 2 cups okra sliced 2 cups long cut sitaw / long yard beans sliced 2 pieces eggplants sliced…
The wonderful thing about adobo is that very few homemade platefuls of this renowned Filipino dish are exactly the same—every region and every household has a variation on this which adds a new layer of flavor, of lightness or richness which can be made to suit every mood and palate. This recipe provides a combination…
Out of all the Filipino recipes that anyone can name off the top of their head, none is quite as beloved or as well-known as the magical adobo—it doesn’t matter if it’s pork or chicken, if you prefer yours puti—using only vinegar—or delight in the traditional juxtaposition of soy sauce with vinegar, adobo is an…
Adobong Mani Recipe Save Print Ingredients 4 cups Raw Peanuts 2 heads garlic, crushed, skin removed 2 cups vegetable oil 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt pinch of Sugar (optional) Instructions Using a small but deep pan, heat the oil on medium low or medium stove top setting. Put in the garlic. Add the…
