Friday, February 20, 2015

Moringa (Malunggay) Milk Shake Recipe

A simple way to make a Malunggay Milk Shake. Have all the ingredients and follow the steps in making it.

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Ingredients: 
1 cup fresh malunggay leaves, washed 
2 to 3 tablespoons powdered filled milk 
2 to 3 tablespoons of sugar (white/brown) 
2 cups water

Steps:
Boil the water in the pan. 
When the water came to a boil, add the malunggay leaves. Cover the pan and let it simmer for 1 minute. Do not overcook the leaves. 
After that, remove the pan from the fire. 
Transfer the contents of the pan into a bowl. Separate the cooked malunggay leaves and set aside to cool. Do not throw the water. 
Prepare the blender. Once the cooked malunggay leaves and the water had cooled down, put them all in the blender together with the powdered milk and the sugar. 
Blend until all ingredients are totally liquified. Transfer to a glass and consume at once. Do not store for more that 30 minutes after blending.



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Thursday, February 5, 2015

Pomelo Noodles

Hello! It's been so long that I haven't updated my site here, because I am looking for a unique recipe that I can share, that will entice your taste.

Here's a dish that I've receive via email from 101 Cook Books.




POMELO NOODLES

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This is an interesting lunch meal good for those who are into a healthy diet. Simply noodles, salad greens, easing dressing(not oily), peanuts and pomelo. Just give it a toss and you are all set.





Monday, December 22, 2014

Southwestern Egg Rolls

I saw this recipe from Yummly and I found it right to share it with you for your simple Christmas recipe.

Southwestern Egg Rolls


Ingredients:

2 tbsps vegetable oil

1 boneless skinless chicken breasts(half)

2 tbsps green onions(minced)

2 tbsps red bell pepper(minced)

79ml frozen corn kernels

60 grams black beans(rinsed & drained)

2 tbsps frozen chopped spinach or kangkong(thawned and drained)

2 tbsps jalapeno chilies(diced)

1/2 tbsp fresh parsley(minced)

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/3 tsp salt

1 pinch ground cayenne powder

85 grams shredded cheese

5 flour tortillas (6 inch)

.95 liter oil (for deep frying)

For directions on how to cook the SOUTHWESTERN EGG ROLLS >>>>  ALL RECIPES.

   

  

Friday, June 13, 2014

Water Cake or Mizu Shingen Mochi Cake

At first it looks like a drop of water but it is a CAKE.  A so called Japanese Water Cake or famous known as the MIZU SHINGEN MOCHI Cake.


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SHINGEN-MOCHI is one of Yamanashi prefecture in Japan. A small chewy mochi(rice cakes) covered with ground roasted soy bean and brown sugar syrup.

MIZU means water. 

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A delicate at it looks but need to consumed in 30 minutes, after which it will simply turn into a puddle of water.


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From a brief history of the so called cake:

Shingen is actually a name of Japan's famous warlords, SHINGEN TAKEDA. It's an old tradition to put mochi covered with soy bean powder and brown sugar syrup on every household of a Buddhist altar during the BON FESTIVAL. Shingen-mochi was born from a local culture and use the name Shingen as their sign of respect as they marketed the product.

 @rarapanpusu twitted this: 

The sensation of eating water cake was a bit surprising, since it felt like the cake turned into water into your mouth, but it was delicious.   


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Made by Kinseiken Seika Company, using the water from the Southern Japanese alps and can only be enjoyed in one of the Kinseiken's two Yamagata prefecture locations.




 

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

BANANA FLOAT SALAD

A mix recipe, a combination of a FLOAT and a SALAD ingredient.

I am supposed to make a Banana Float, problem arises when I forget to buy biscuit for my float. So I decided to make a salad out of my float ingredient.

BANANA FLOAT SALAD



INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 Hand(tier) of Bananas
  • Condensed Milk
  • ALASKA All-Purpose Cream
  • Raisins
  • Cheese
  • CHOICE kaong

PROCEDURE:





  1. PEEL THE BANANA. And slice it, not so thinly.
  2. Add condensed milk and ALASKA All Purpose Cream then mix.
  3. Put the kaong in a strainer. Separate the liquid from solid. Make sure only the KAONG is added to the salad.  Do not include the liquid.
  4. Add the raisins and cheese on top of your BANANA FLOAT SALAD.
  5. Let it freeze and let it melt after.  Then you can add here additional fruits like grapes or chop apples.



Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Hearts of Palm and Radish Coins with Shrimp

My 3rd Christmas Recipe would be the Hearts of Palm and Radish Coins with Shrimp.




What is a Heart of Palm?  It is the edible part of a palm tree.  It is sometimes called the palm cabbage or swamp cabbage that is harvested from the inner core and growing bud of certain palm.


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INGREDIENTS

3 to 4 hearts of palm(1 to 1 1/2 inches wide), rinsed and cut into 1/4 inch thick coins

2 tbsp plus 1/4 tsp fresh lime juice

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Pinched of granulated sugar

Salt

1 tbsp mayonnaise

1/4 tsp coriander seeds, toasted and coarsely ground in a mortar

1/4 tsp freshly grated lime zest

Pinched of cayenne

Freshly ground black pepper

48 small peeled, deveined, and cooked shrimp(71 to 90 or 100 to 150 per lb) or you can use bacon here if you are allergic with shrimp.

5 to 6 radishes(1 to 1 1/2 inches wide), sliced into 1/4 inch thick coins

24 fresh cillantro leaves for garnish (optional) or you can add mozzarella cheese


PROCEDURE


  1. Lay the Palm Coins in a single layer in a nonreactive dish.
  2. Drizzle with 2 tbsp of the lime juice, 3 tbsp water, and the olive oil.
  3. Sprinkle evenly with sugar and a generous pinch of salt.
  4. Shake the dish to coat the palm coins and let it sit while preparing the remaining ingredients.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 tsp lime juice with the mayonnaise, coriander seeds, lime zest, cayenne, a generous pinch of pepper.
  6. Toss the shrimp with the mayonnaise and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Carefully drain the hearts of palm and pat dry with paper towels.
  8. Top each radish coin with a palm coin of similar size, 2 shrimp, and a cilantro leaf(optional)


This appetizer is great if you cut the diameter of both hearts of palm and radish the same.





Source: Fine Cooking Appetizers

Thursday, October 3, 2013

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Saturday, September 28, 2013

DULCE DE SANTOL

My second Christmas recipe is DULCE DE SANTOL.  This is a Filipino recipe that has been long used by our ancestors as a sweet and sour dessert.

A unique recipe with fusion with a twist.  It is like a "MINATAMIS NA SAGING", the different is that you have to cook SANTOL for 48 hrs(2 days).

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 kilos santol
  • 2 1/2 kilo White or Brown Sugar
  • Water
  • Cinnamon Stick

PROCEDURE:
  1. Peel the santol skin.
  2. Dredge with sugar.
  3. Then tightly sealed it with a plastic wrap.
  4. Put it inside a fridge for 48 hours(2 days).
  5. After 48 hours, put the santol in a big pot, add sugar and more water to produce more juice.
  6. Add the cinnamon stick to make it more sweet and savoury. 
  7. Leave it to boil for 30 minutes or more as long you wanted to have a sauce that has a sticky quality and sweetness.
For images on how it looks like you can visit this blog here: DESSERT COMES FIRST

And for fusion effect, you can add DULCE DE SANTOL to your ICE CREAM VANILLA that look like this;

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

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Saturday, September 14, 2013

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Monday, September 2, 2013

Seven Assorted Almondina Cookies Giveaway

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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

No-Bake Cheesecake Pinoy Style

Christmas is here again!

And now I will start my countdown stress free Christmas cooking list with a budget.

First in list.  NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE FILIPINO STYLE.


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INGREDIENTS

Crust
  1. 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
  2. 1 tbsp refined sugar
  3. 1/2 cup melted butter
  4. 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder (optional)
  5. 1/2 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Cheesecake Filling
  1. 1 cup creme cheese
  2. 1 cup all purpose creme
  3. 1/2 cup refined sugar
  4. 1 tsp vanilla extract

Toppings
  1. 1 can Blueberry pie filling(optional)


PROCEDURES 

Crust
  1. Combine all ingredients for the crust, the crushed graham, cinnamon powder, lemon juice, sugar, and butter in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
  2. Mixture should be moist,if its dry add more butter and mix well.
  3. Put the mixture in a 9-inch pan,spread and press down the crust up to 1 inch depth bottom thick and 2 inch up the side.
  4. Refrigerate about 10-15 minutes.
Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a bowl, mix the creme cheese, sugar and vanilla.  Mix until smooth and well blended.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the all purpose creme and sugar.Mix until well blended.
  3. Mix the two mixture together (1) and (2).
Toppings
  1. Pour and spread the filling evenly into the crust.  Using a rubber spatula, smooth the top and tap the pan to release some air bubbles.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or until firm.
  3. Top with blueberry pie filling or serve it just plain.
  4. Served chilled


*Estimated Preparation Time: 15-25 minutes(plus chilling time)









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Saturday, August 24, 2013

Okra Cheese Stick Recipe with Beef Loaf


Okra or Lady Finger as what others called is a flowering plant in a mallow family.


Some don't like to eat because of its "goo" characteristics or slime when it is cooked.

I will share with you my OKRA CHEESE STICK RECIPE,it is just like an OKRA RELLENOS Recipe but I added here Beef Loaf and I am sure your going to love the taste.





INGREDIENTS

1 kilo fresh okra(4 inch long pods)

1/3 cup cornstarch

1 large egg

Kraft Eden Cheese (sulit pack)



Oil

1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper

1 can Holiday Beef Loaf(150 grams)

PROCEDURE


  1. Cut cheese into sticks.
  2. Wash the okra.
  3. Cut it lengthwise just a slit in each okra pod but not to cut through ends, get the seeds,stuff it with cheese sticks and uncooked beef loaf(mashed) and set aside.
  4. Combine cornstarch and egg in a large bowl and stir together until smooth.
  5. Pour oil in to a pan with medium heat. Dip stuffed okra in batter, coating it well.
  6. Fry at a time until golden.
  7. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve immediately.


Within 15-25 minutes you have your Okra Cheese Stick to serve with mayonnaise or ketchup.



It's a nutritious fun snack even kids will surely love.
 

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