Appetizer

Crispy Fried Calamares (Calamari)

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Ingredients:
1 kilogram fresh squid, clean and cut into rings
3-4 large eggs, beaten
1 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Procedure:
Part 1
1. In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well.
2. Add squid and dip in beaten egg then coated onto breadcrumbs.

Part 2
1. In a frying pan, heat oil and fry the squid for 1 minute or until golden brown. Do not overcooked.
2. Remove squids and drain on paper towels.
3. Serve with dip.

Fried Oyster Sisig

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Ingredients:
1 kilo oysters
5 gloves garlic, minced
3 onions, chopped
3-5 red hot chili(labuyo), chopped
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 raw egg, beaten
1/2 cup butter
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons soy sauce or liquid seasoning
1 small green bell pepper, chopped into small pieces
3 tablespoons mayonnaise(optional)
4-5 pieces calamansi
1 raw egg (optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a bowl, combine cornstarch, salt and pepper.
2. Dip oysters on beaten egg then dredge with cornstarch mixture.
3. In a pan, heat oil and fry coated oysters for 5 minutes or until colors turn to golden brown.
4. Drain on paper towel. Set aside.

Part 2
1. In a pan, melt butter then saute garlic and onions.
2. Add fried oysters, liquid seasoning, ground pepper, bell pepper, chili and mayonnaise. Mix well.
3. Transfer to sizzling plate, serve with calamansi. Done

Crispy Garlic Shrimp

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Ingredients:
1 kilo large shrimps, cleaned
1/2 cup butter
12 medium cloves garlic, pounded and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 raw egg, beaten
1/2 cup cornstarch
3 cups vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a wok, melt the butter in a low heat.
2. Pour 2 tablespoons oil then saute garlic, onion, and bell pepper for 5 minutes. Transfer to large bowl.

Part 2.
1. Clean the wok with paper towel.
2. Pour remaining oil then heat over medium heat.
3. Meanwhile, In a bowl, combine egg and cornstarch.
4. Add shrimp and toss until well coated.
5. Drop each shrimp into hot oil then cook 2-3 minutes or until crisp.
6. Drain to paper towel then transfer to garlic-butter mixture.
7. Season with salt and pepper then toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Baked Tahong

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Ingredients:
1 kilo tahong (mussels)
1 thumb-sized ginger
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup quickmelt cheese, grated

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a pan, place ginger and mussels with enough water. Bring to boil until the shells open.
2. Drain then remove the top shell. Set aside.

Part 2
1. In a pan, melt butter and saute the garlic for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Brush mussels with butter-garlic mixture then top with grated cheese.

Part 3
1. In a baking pan lined with aluminum foil then arrange then mussels
2. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 Fahrenheit for 15 minutes or until cheese in is bubbly.
3. Remove from the oven then transfer to serving plate.

Crispy Crablets

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Ingredients:
1 kilo crablets
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 raw eggs
1/2 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground pepper
cooking oil for frying

Procedures:
Part 1
1. Wash and clean the crablets and remove the top shells.
2. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Part 2
1. Heat a wok then pour-in cooking oil.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch and eggs until well combined.
3. Dip each crablets into mixture to coat evenly.
4. Deep fry the crablets until becomes golden brown and crispy.
5. Drain on paper towel then transfer to serving plate. Serve with spciy vinegar.

Grilled King Prawns

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Ingredients:
8-10 pieces fresh king prawns
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground pepper to taste

Procedures:
1. Wash and clean prawns, cut off the antennae and rostrum on the prawn’s head.
2. Using a sharp knife, make a slit on the back, open up and devein.
3. Season with salt and pepper then brush with olive oil.
4. Grill over hot charcoal until cooked or color turns light orange.
5. Serve with dipping sauce.

Pan-Fried Chicken Gyoza

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Ingredients:
gyoza or dumpling wrappers
beansprouts (optional)
Filling:
250 grams ground chicken lean
4 cups cabbage, chopped into small pieces
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
salt and ground white pepper to taste
ground white pepper

Dipping Sauce:
2/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a large bowl, combine cabbage and 1/2 teaspoon salt then let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Squeeze the cabbage firmly to discard excess water.
3. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, cabbage, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and ground white pepper then mix evenly with your hand.

Part 2
1. Scoop a spoonful of mixture then place in the center of wrapper.
2. Moisten the entire edge of wrapper with water then fold in half.
3. Seal and crimp the edges then press against bottom into sheet pan.
4. Repeat the procedures to remaining mixture.

Part 3
1. In a pan, heat 1 teaspoon oil then arrange dumplings in it flat side facing down.
2. Cook the bottom for a few minutes until light browned.
3. Slowly pour hot water until half submerged. Cover and cook until the water has evaporated.
4. Transfer the Gyoza into sizzling plate together with beansprouts. Serve with dipping sauce.

Quick and Easy Tahong Sisig

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Ingredients:
2 kilo mussels(tahong), cleaned with beard removed
1 thumb-sized ginger, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red onion, minced
2-3 pieces green chili pepper(siling haba), chopped
2 pieces red chili(labuyo), chopped
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1-2 raw eggs (optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a pan, place ginger and mussels with enough water. Bring to boil until the shells open.
2. Drain then remove the mussels from the shell. Chop and set aside.

Part2
1. In a pan, melt butter the saute garlic and onion.
2. Add mussels, green chili, and labuyo then season with paprika, salt and pepper.
3. Transfer into hot sizzling plate then add egg on top.
4. Toss and serve immediately.

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Feet

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Ingredients:
1 kilo chicken feet
1/4 cup vinegar
2 pieces star anise
1 piece bay leaf
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup honey

Sauce:
3 cloves garlic, peeled and grated
1 thumb sized ginger, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons chili paste
1/4 teaspoon dried chili
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons soda (sprite)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Garnishing:
toasted sesame seeds
chopped spring onions

Procedures:
Part 1
1. Cut off chicken feet claws then scrub well with vinegar and salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
2. Remove the liquid and rinse 3 times thoroughly and drain.

Part 2
1. In a pot, boil chicken feet with start anise, salt and bay leaf for 30-45 minutes or until very tender. Drain and set aside.

Part 3
1. In a large bowl, mix all sauce ingredients then add cooked chicken feet. Mix thoroughly until everything is coated with the sauce.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Part 4
1. In a pan, heat oil then pour marinated chicken feet and sauce.
2. Stir-fry for 10-15 minutes, when sauce starts to thicken add-in honey. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
3. Transfer to serving plate, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and spring onion. Serve.

Easy Chicken Lollipop

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Ingredients:
12 pieces chicken wings
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 cups bread crumbs
1/4 cup calamansi juice
salt and pepper to taste
cooking oil for frying

Procedures:
Part 1
1. Using a sharp knife, cut the chicken wings through the soft joints.
2. Carefully sliding a sharp knife around the tip of the bone.
3. Separate the meat from the bone and gently push down the meat until a lollipop shape is formed.
4. Repeat the procedures for remaining pieces.

Part 2
1. In a bowl, combine chicken, calamansi, salt and pepper then marinate for 15 minutes.
2. In a separate bowl, combine beaten eggs and flour then mix well.
3. Dip the chicken lollipop until well coated then roll in bread crumbs.

Part 3
1. In a frying pan, heat oil over a medium heat.
2. Deep fry then chicken for about 10 minutes or until colors turn to golden brown and tender.
3. Drain on paper towels and transfer to serving plate. Serve chicken lollipop with your favorite dip.