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Mixed Paella

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Filipino Style Recipe: mixed paella is another variety of complete meal dish that is usually served in any special occasion by Filipinos. It is consist of rice cooked in broth and tomato sauce with mixed seafood like squid, prawns, crabs, fish fillets or mussels, chicken meat and chorizo.

Estimated time of preparation: 15-20 minutes
Estimated time of cooking: 50-60 minutes
Good for 5-8 persons

Ingredients:
5 cups sticky rice(malagkit)
1/2 kilo prawns
200 grams squid, sliced
1/2 kilo fish fillets(salmon, tuna, etc), cut into cubes
1/2 kilo mussels(tahong)
5 gloves garlic, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
2 pieces bell pepper(red, green), sliced
1/2 kilo chicken fillet and pork, cut into cubes
2 cups chicken stock
1 pack(270 grams) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon saffron
1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
fish sauce, salt and pepper to taste

1 large chorizo, sliced diagonally(optional)
1 cup green peas(optional)
3 bay leaves(optional)
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped(optional)
4 pieces hard boiled eggs, quartered(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a pot, place mussels then pour enough water. Bring to boil until the shells open. Drain and set aside.
2. In a pan, heat oil then fry prawns, squid and fish fillets for 2 minutes or until cooked. Drain and set aside.
3. In a same pan, fry chorizo until golden brown. Drain and set aside.

Part 2
1. In a paella pan, heat olive oil then saute garlic and onion.
2. Add chicken, pork, bay leaves and fish sauce then cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add sweet peas, paprika, saffron, tomato sauce and rice then stir until colored distribute evenly.
4. Pour chicken stock then simmer until rice is almost tender and mushy. Add more stock if needed.
5. Add parsley then season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Arrange bell peppers, seafood and other remaining ingredients on top.
7. Continue simmering until sauce is absorbed. Transfer to serving plate then serve.

Oyster Sisig

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Filipino Style Recipe: oyster sisig is another variety of popular Filipino sisig. This dish is spicy and sour appetizer that usually served as finger food(pulutan). Normally the oyster meat comes fried and sauteed in garlic, onions, liquid seasoning and red hot chili. Serve in sizzling plate with calamansi.

Estimated time of preparation: 10 minutes
Estimated time of cooking: 15-20 minutes
Good for 4-6 servings

Ingredients:
1 kilo oyster, remove from the shell
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
3 tablespoons mayonnaise(optional)
4-5 pieces calamansi

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a bowl, combine cornstarch, salt and pepper.
2. Dip oyster on beaten egg then dredge with cornstarch mixture.
3. In a pan, heat oil and fry coated oyster 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 oyster, liquid seasoning, ground pepper, chili and mayonnaise. Mix well.
5. Transfer to sizzling plate, serve with calamansi. Done

Gelatin Dessert or Jello Dessert

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Filipino Style Recipe: gelatin dessert or jello dessert is one of the easiest and popular appetizer or dessert of Filipinos in every occasion specially during Christmas and New Year. The typical gelatin dessert is consist of various colorful gelatin blend in condensed milk and fridge until firm.

Estimated time of preparation: 20 minutes
Good for 15 servings.

Ingredients:
1 box strawberry flavored gelatin
1 box lime flavored gelatin
1 box orange flavored gelatin
2 boxes unflavored gelatin(colorless)
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
5 cups boiling water
1/2 cup cold water

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a square pan, dissolve each flavored gelatin in 1 cup boiling water then add 1/2 cup cold water. Mix well.
2. Repeat this step to other gelatin in a separate pan.
3. Place in fridge until firm.
4. Cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Set aside.

Part 2
1. In a bowl, dissolved unflavored gelatin in 1-1/2 cup boiling water, condensed milk. Mix well and let it cool.

Part 3
1. In a large pan, randomly place the cubed gelatin then pour milk mixture.
2. Stir gently to evenly distribute gelatin cubes.
3. Refrigerate for 5 hours or until firm. Slice then serve.

Pork and Mushroom Risotto

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Filipino style recipe: pork and mushroom risotto is a rice meal. Normally the mushrooms and pork sauteed until brown then add rice. Add pork broth and cooked until rice become tender and mushy.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 40-50 minutes.
Good for 3-4 persons.

Ingredients:
100 grams pork, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons Shitake mushroom, soaked in warm water
200 grams rice
2 cups pork stock
3 cups water
1 onion, chopped
3 gloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons carrots, cut into small diced
2 tablespoons green peas
1/4 cup butter
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup white wine or soda(optional)

Procedures:
1. In a pan, melt butter and saute garlic and onions.
2. Add pork and mushrooms, cook until pork color turns to brown.
3. Add rice and mix well. Pour soda and simmer until mixture begins to dry.
3. Pour pork broth slowly, stirring often and allowing most stock to be absorbed before adding more.
4. Continue stirring and cooking until rice is tender and mixture is mushy.
5. Add carrots and peas. Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
6. Transfer to serving bowl and serve.

Chicken Chop Suey

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Filipino Style Recipe: Chicken chopsuey is another Chinese recipe that is popular for many Filipinos and some other countries. Normally the chicken sauteed and cooked with chicken broth, oyster sauce and cornstarch together with vegetables.

Estimated time of preparation: 10 minutes
Estimated time of cooking: 20-30 minutes
Good for 3-4 persons

Ingredients:
1/2 kilo chicken fillet, cut into serving pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons cornstarch(dissolved in 1/4 cup water)
100 grams baby corn, sliced diagonally in half
100 grams snow peas(sitsaro)
1 medium-sized carrots, sliced thinly
4 tablespoons oyster sauce
1.5 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1 chicken cube(optional)

Procedures:
1. In a pan, heat oil and saute garlic and onion.
2. Add chicken fillet, season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown.
3. Pour water, chicken cube and vegetables. Cook for 10 minutes or until vegetables are half-done.
4. Pour dissolved cornstarch, sugar and oyster sauce. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
5. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
6. Transfer to serving plate then serve.

Chicken Teriyaki

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Filipino Style Recipe: Chicken teriyaki is a popular in Japanese cuisine. Normally the chicken marinade then pan-fried with teriyaki sauce until tender.

Estimated time of preparation: 10 minutes(plus marinating time)
Estimated time of cooking: 10-15 minutes
Good for 2-3 persons

Ingredients:
1/2 kilo chicken fillet, cut into serving pieces
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Marinade:
3 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a bowl, combine chicken and marinade then set aside for 30 minutes.
2. Add cornstarch then mix well. Drain.

Part 2
1. In a pan, heat oil and stir fry chicken over low heat until cooked.
2. Add teriyaki sauce and water then adjust seasoning according to taste.
3. Simmer a few seconds then remove from heat.
4. Transfer the chicken to serving plate and pour thickened sauce over chicken.
5. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot with sauteed mung beans and steamed rice.

Buttered Asparagus and Mushrooms

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Filipino Style Recipe: buttered asparagus and mushrooms is another easy and low carbohydrates dish. Normally the asparagus and mushrooms stir fried in butter then season with salt and pepper.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 10-20 minutes
Good for 2-3 servings

Ingredients:
300 grams asparagus, cut into 1 inch
200 grams mushrooms, sliced
1/2 onion, sliced thinly
4 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste

Procedures:
1. In a pan, melt butter and saute onion.
2. Add mushroom and cook until start to brown.
3. Add asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender and crisp.
4. Transfer to serving plate then serve.

Pineapple Prawns in Coconut Milk

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Filipino Style Recipe: Pineapple prawns in coconut milk is a quick and delicious shrimp strew. The prawns cooked in a few minutes in coconut milk, pineapple juice, turmeric and curry powder together with pineapple chunks and fried eggplants.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 20-25 minutes
Good for 2-3 persons

Ingredients:
12 pieces tiger prawns, head and shells intact or removed
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 teaspoon green curry paste
3 bird’s eye chilis(labuyo)
1 teaspoon turmeric powder(luyang dilaw)
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 eggplant, halves and sliced(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a pan, heat 3 tablespoons oil and fry eggplant. Drain and set aside.

Part 2
1. In a same pan, add green curry paste and turmeric powder then stir.
2. Pour coconut milk then bring to boil over low heat.
3. Add pineapple, pineapple juice, chili and prawns then cook for 3 minutes.
4. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper then add fried eggplant.
5. Remove from heat then transfer to serving plate. Serve.

Prawns Curry with Pineapple

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Filipino Style Recipe: prawns curry with pineapple recipe is a quick shrimp strew. It usually consists of prawns cooked in curry sauce together with pineapple chunks.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 10-15 minutes
Good for 2-3 persons

Ingredients:
10 pieces tiger prawns,(remove the head and legs then trim the tails)
250 grams pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons curry powder(dissolved in 1/4 cup water)
1 thumb-sized ginger, minced
2 gloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup water
Salt to taste

Procedures:
1. In a pan, heat oil and saute ginger and garlic.
2. Pour curry mixture and stir until boiling.
3. Add prawns and stir for a minute, add water and bring to boil.
4. Add pineapple and season with salt according to taste.
5. Simmer for 2 minutes or until cooked.
6. Transfer to serving bowl then serve.

Tortang Talong

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Filipino Style Recipe: tortang talong or eggplant omelet recipe is an easy healthy breakfast recipe. It is consists of broiled eggplants then peel off the skin and dip in egg mixture before frying.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 30-40 minutes
Good for 4 servings

Ingredients:
4 medium-sized eggplants(talong)
3 eggs, beaten
salt and pepper to taste
cooking oil for frying

Procedures:
Part 1
1. Broil eggplants until skin are charred and blister.
2. Let it cool then peel off the skin and retain the crown and the stem.

Part 2
1. In a large plate, flatten the eggplant using fork.
2. In a bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
3. Dip each eggplant one at a time into egg mixture.

Part 3
1. In a pan, heat oil and fry eggplant(dipped in egg mixture) until both sides are golden brown.
Drain on paper towels. Serve.