Vegetables

Tortang Talong with Pork Giniling

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Filipino Style Recipe: tortang talong with pork giniling or eggplant omelet with ground pork is a simple yet delicious breakfast dish. It is consists of broiled eggplants and pork giniling soaked in egg mixture before frying. You may also used leftover adobong giniling to take less time for you to prepare this dish.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 30-40 minutes
Good for 2 servings

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

Pork Giniling:
1/2 cup ground pork(giniling)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon cooking oil

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.
3. In a large plate, flatten the eggplant using fork.
4. In a bowl, combine 2 eggs and pepper then whisk well
5. Pour over eggplants then soak for awhile. Set aside.

Part 2
1. In a pan, heat oil then saute garlic and onion.
2. Add pork giniling until brown then season with soy sauce, vinegar, salt and pepper according to taste.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the remaining eggs then add pork giniling. Mix well.

Part 3
1. In a pan, heat oil and place eggplant(soaked in eggs) then scoop and pour the pork giniling(mixed in eggs).
2. Fry until both sides are golden brown then drain on paper towels. Serve with ketchup.

Ensaladang Talong

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Filipino Style Recipe: ensaladang talong or eggplant salad is another easy and simple salad that usually served as side dish. It is consists of broiled eggplants then peel off the skin and stem. Toss with tomatoes and onions then serve with bagoong isda or toyo-mansi.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 20 minutes
Good for 4-5 servings

Ingredients:
4 large eggplants(talong)
2 onions, cubed
4 medium-sized tomatoes, cubed
2 tablespoons bagoong isda or fish sauce

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

Part 2
1. In a bowl, mash lightly the eggplants with a fork then add onions and tomatoes.
2. Serve with bagoong isda or fish sauce(patis).

Notes:
1. You may also used the combination of garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, chili flakes, salt and pepper instead of bagoong isda.

Vigan Empanada

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Filipino Style Recipe: Vigan Empanada is a popular authentic delicacy from Vigan, Ilocos. The filling is made of grated unripe papaya and raw egg, we also add sauteed vigan longganisa to make it special. The Wrap consists of rice flour, butter, water and food coloring then deep fried until crisp.

This dish is commonly sold along the streets as meryenda(mid-afternoon snack) and usually served with vinegar. I tried a special Vigan Empanada somewhere in Sampaloc, Manila last year and it was also good. But of course, the authentic Vigan empanada from Ilocos is still different and it’s a good experience once you try it.

Estimated time of preparation: 25 minutes
Estimated time of cooking: 20-30 minutes

Ingredients:
Dough:
1 1/2 cups rice flour
1/2 cup water
orange food coloring or annatto seeds(dilute in water)(optional)
50 grams butter
cooking oil for greasing and frying

Filling:
4 pieces Vigan Longganisa, skin removed
1 unripe papaya, grated
1 onion, chopped
2 gloves garlic, finely chopped
6 raw eggs
salt and pepper to taste

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a pan, heat oil and saute garlic and onion.
2. Add longganisa then season with salt and pepper, cook until brown.
3. Transfer in a bowl then add grated papaya then mix and set aside.

Part 2
1. In bowl, combine all ingredients then mix until dough is formed. Set aside.

Part 3
1. Place a plastic wrap on the table then brushed with oil.
2. Take 3 tablespoons of dough then flatten using a rolling pin.
3. Place 3 tablespoons of filling over flatten dough then make a small space in the middle for raw egg.
4. Fold and seal the sides then trim the edges using a plastic plate.

Part 4
1. In a pan, heat enough oil then deep fry empanada for 3 minutes or until crisp.
2. Drain on paper towel then serve with garlic vinegar.

Kangkong with Bagoong

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Filipino Style Recipe: Kangkong(water spinach) with bagoong guisado(sauteed shrimp paste) is an easy and simple side dish. Kangkong is usually steamed or blanched for 2-3 minutes then rinse in cold water to maintain the color, texture, flavor and stop the cooking. This is usually serve during breakfast with sauteed shrimp paste.

Estimated time preparation and cooking: 15-20 minutes
Good for 2-3 persons

Ingredients:
1 bunch Kangkong(water spinach), trimmed
5 cups water for boiling

Sauteed Shrimp Paste:
1/2 cup bagoong alamang(shrimp paste)
100 grams pork, cut into small pieces
4 gloves garlic, finely minced
1 onion, finely minced
1 large tomatoes, minced
sugar and vinegar to taste

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a pan, heat oil and saute, garlic, onion and tomatoes until soft.
2. Add the pork and cook for until golden brown.
3. Add bagoong alamang, vinegar and sugar then simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside.

Part 2
1. In a pot, boil water then blanch kangkong for 3 minutes.
2. In a strainer, drain kangkong and rinse with cold water.
3. Let the excess water drip off then cut into 5 inch.
4. Arrange in a serving plate then serve with sauteed shrimp paste.

Notes:
1. If you want to skip Part 1, sauteed shrimp paste is also available in grocery stores. I recommend a regular sauteed shrimp paste from Dizon farm.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

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Filipino Style Recipe: Bacon wrapped asparagus is another simple yet delicious appetizer. Usually the asparagus wrapped in bacon strips the season with salt and pepper. Baked or grilled until crisp and serve with sour cream.

Estimated time of preparation: 20 minutes
Estimated time of cooking: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
16 pieces medium-sized fresh asparagus, trimmed to 5inch
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 smoked bacon strips
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup sour cream for dipping(optional)

Procedures:
1. Wrap a bacon slice around 2-3 pieces of asparagus then secure ends with toothpick.
2. Repeat the step for remaining pieces then season with salt and grind pepper.
3. Drizzle a little bit of olive oil then bake or grill for 8 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
4. Discard toothpicks then transfer to serving plate. Serve with sour cream.

Fried Eggplant

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Filipino Style Recipe: fried eggplant is another easy dish that is made of eggplant slices coated in cornstarch and eggs then fried until golden brown. This is usually served during breakfast with favorite dip.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 20-30 minutes

Ingredients:
2 pieces eggplants, slice diagonally into 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup cornstarch or flour
bread crumbs(optional)
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
cooking oil for deep frying

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a bowl, combine cornstarch, egg and salt then mix well.
2. Dredge eggplants in cornstarch mixture then roll in bread crumbs to coat.

Part 2
1. In a frying pan, heat oil over a medium heat.
2. Deep fry then eggplants for about 1 minute each side or until they golden brown.
3. Drain on paper towels and transfer to serving plate. Serve with your favorite dip.

Stir Fry Cauliflower in Oyster Sauce

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Filipino Style Recipe: stir fry cauliflower in oyster sauce is another healthy low carbohydrate dish. Normally the cauliflower cooked with pork in a blend of oyster sauce, dissolved cornstarch and other seasonings.

Estimated time preparation and cooking: 15 minutes
Good for 3-4 persons

Ingredients:
2 cups broccoli florets
200 grams pork, cut into small pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch(dissolved in 1/2 cup hot water)
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients:
1. In a pan, heat oil then saute garlic and onion.
2. Add pork and stir fry until golden brown.
3. Add cauliflower, oyster sauce and pour dissolved cornstarch then simmer for 2 minutes or until the sauce is thicken.
4. Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
5. Remove from heat then transfer to serving plate. Serve with steamed rice.

Potato Salad

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Filipino Style Recipe: potato salad is comprises a potato as main ingredient. Combine with mayonnaise, mustard, hard-boiled eggs, lemon juice, chives, salt and pepper for salad dressing.

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

Ingredients:
1 kilo potatoes, cleaned
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mustard
1/2 cup spring onion or chives, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon or calamansi juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped(optional)
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated (optional)
1 teaspoon dried thyme(optional)
1/2 cup celery, chopped(optional)
1/4 cup parsley, chopped(optional)
1/2 cup chicken breast flakes or smokey bacon tidbits(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a large pot, boil water with salt then cooked potatoes for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
2. Let it cool then peel and chop the potatoes into cubes.
3. Place in a large bowl and set aside.

Part 2
1. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and stir until well blended.
2. Pour over potatoes then toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours before serving.

Stir Fried Mushrooms, Beans Sprouts and Broccoli

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Filipino Style Recipe: stir fried mushrooms, bean sprouts and broccoli is another easy and healthy low carbohydrate dish. Normally the vegetables stir cooked in a blend of soy sauce, cornstarch and other seasonings.

Estimated time preparation and cooking: 15-20 minutes
Good for 2-3 persons

Ingredients:
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
100 grams bean sprouts
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoons cornstarch(dissolved in 1/4 cup water)
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and white pepper to taste

1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced(optional)
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a pan, heat oil then saute garlic and onion.
2. Pour soy sauce and bring to boil.
3. Add vegetables, chili flakes and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add dissolved cornstarch and simmer until thickens.
5. Adjust seasoning according to taste. Serve hot immediately.

Cabbage Soup

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Filipino Style Recipe: cabbage soup is another simple and healthy soup dish that usually served during rainy season. This soup dish is good for those on diet and health conscious. Normally the cabbage and other veggies were stir cook then simmer with chicken broth until tender. If you prefer to add meat, you may include chicken breast or ground pork.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 20-30 minutes
Good for 4-6 servings

Ingredients:
1/2 head cabbage, chopped
1 carrot, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2 white onions, diced
1 thumb-sized ginger, minced
4 cups chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste

2 pieces chicken breast(optional)
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes(optional)
1 chicken cube(bouillon cube),(optional)
1 cup celery, diced(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a pot, boil water then add chicken, ginger, onion, salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes.
2. Remove chicken and shred using fork. Set aside.

Part 2
1. In a pot, heat olive oil and saute garlic and onion.
2. Add bell pepper, celery and carrots then stir cook until slightly tender.
3. Add chicken broth, shredded chicken, bouillon cube, tomatoes and cabbage.
4. Reduce heat and bring to boil until veggies are tender.
5. Season with chili flakes, salt and pepper according to taste.
6. Transfer to serving then serve hot.