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Chicken Bicol Express

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Filipino Style Recipe: Chicken Bicol express is another variety of popular Bicol express which has a creamy and spicy flavor. Like the usual Bicol express made of pork meat, chicken is saute until brown then cook in coconut milk and shrimp paste together with green chili and red chili.

Estimated time preparation and cooking: 30-40 minutes
Good for 3-4 persons

Ingredients:
3/4 kilo chicken fillet, cut into serving pieces
1/2 cup long green peppers(siling pangsigang) or baguio beans, cut diagonally
3 cups coconut milk
1 tablespoon sauteed shrimp paste(bagoong alamang)
3 cloves garlic; minced
1 small onion; chopped
3 pieces red chili(siling labuyo)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Fish sauce or salt to taste

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a bowl with water and salt, soak green peppers for 30 minutes then rinse and drain.

Part 2
1. In a pan, heat vegetable oil then saute garlic and onion.
2. Add chicken then continue sauteing until colors turn to brown.
3. Add the shrimp paste and ground pepper then stir for another minute.
4. Pour coconut milk then bring to a boil until reduced.
5. Add the green peppers and red chili then season with salt according to taste.
6. Remove from heat then serve with steamed rice. Enjoy!

Baked Breaded Fish Fillet

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Filipino Style Recipe: Baked breaded fish fillet is another easy and simple fish dish. The fish fillet is usually marinated then dredge in flour, eggs and breadcrumbs. Bake until golden brown then serve with dipping sauce.

Estimated time of preparation: 10 minutes(plus marinating time)
Estimated time of baking: 25-30 minutes
Good for 3-4 persons

Ingredients:
1 kilo boneless fish fillet(tilapia, milkfish, salmon, snapper)
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Marinade:
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons calamansi or lime juice
salt and pepper to taste
cooking oil for frying

Procedures:
Part 1
1. Marinate fish in calamansi juice, paprika, salt and pepper for 10 minutes.
2. In a bowl, add beaten eggs and sesame oil. whisk well and set aside.
3. Dredge the fish in flour and shake off to remove excess flour.
4. Dip fish in egg mixture and press into bread crumbs to coat both sides.

Part 2
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Arrange breaded fish fillet in a baking pan then drizzle with olive oil.
3. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Remove from the oven then transfer into serving plate with sour cream.

Ginataang Pusit

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Filipino Style Recipe: Ginataang pusit or squid in coconut cream is another easy and simple squid dish. The squid cook in coconut cream and other spices until tender. Avoid to overcook the squid because it will become rubbery texture and tough.

Estimated time of preparation: 8 minutes
Estimated time of cooking: 5-8 minutes
Good for 3-4 persons

Ingredients:
1 kilo fresh squid
2 cups coconut cream
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 small piece ginger, sliced
3 long green peppers(siling haba), chopped(optional)
2 pieces bay leaves(laurel)
4 tablespoons calamansi or lime juice
2 tablespoons cooking oil
salt and pepper to taste

Procedures:
Part 1
1. To clean the squid, pull the head and remove the plastic-like cartilage.
2. Then push the head in, popping out the hard “beak” and discard it.
3. Rub off the outer skin leaving the white meat then wash the squid very well under running water.
4. Cut into rings then set aside.

Part 2
1. In a pan, heat cooking oil then saute the ginger, onions and garlic.
2. Add the squids and calamansi juice then stir cook for a few seconds.
3. Pour coconut cream, bay leaves, green chili then bring to boil. Add a little water if necessary.
4. Season with salt and ground pepper then simmer uncovered for a minute(Don’t overcooked, squid will become tough).
5. Remove from heat then serve hot immediately.

Crispy Fried Fishkatsu

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Filipino Style Recipe: crispy fried fishkatsu is another low-carbohydrate fish dish. This dish is similar to Japabese pork tonkatsu. Fish fillet is usually marinated then dredge in flour, eggs and breadcrumbs. Dip fry the fish until golden brown then serve with dipping sauce.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 20 minutes(plus marinating time)
Good for 2-3 persons

Ingredients:
3/4 kilo boneless fish fillet(tilapia, milkfish, salmon, snapper)
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Marinade:
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons calamansi or lime juice
salt and pepper to taste
cooking oil for frying

Procedures:
Part 1
1. Marinate fish in calamansi juice, garlic, salt and pepper for 10 minutes.
2. In a bowl, add beaten eggs and sesame oil. whisk well and set aside.
3. Dredge the fish in flour and shake off to remove excess flour.
4. Dip fish in egg mixture and press into bread crumbs to coat both sides.

Part 2
1. In a frying pan, heat oil over a low heat.
2. Deep fry both sides of breaded fish for 3-5 minutes or until colors turn to golden brown and tender.
3. Drain on paper towels and cut each fishkatsu into bite-size strips.
4. Transfer the fishkatsu into serving plate with sour cream or katsu sauce and shredded cabbage on the side. Enjoy!

for the katsu sauce, please refer to this recipe: http://filipinostylerecipe.com/2013/10/katsu-sauce/

Salisbury Onion Burger Patties

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Filipino Style Recipe: Salisbury onion burger patties recipe is a popular dish in United States and similar to burger steak. It is consists of beef patties serve with gravy or brown sauce and best to serve with mas potatoes and steamed veggies.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 30-40 minutes
Good for 8 burger patties

Ingredients:
Burger Patties
1/2 kilo ground beef
1/2 egg, beaten
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Gravy Sauce
1 large white onion, slice into rings
3 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a bowl, combine ground beef, egg, garlic, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
2. Divide the mixture into serving pieces. Roll the mixture into balls and flatten on an even surface.
3. grill or fry patties until color turns to light brown. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

Part 2
1. In another pan, heat oil then melt butter.
2. Add onion and saute until soft. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Part 3
1. In a same pan, pour soy sauce and beef stock then bring to boil.
2. Add flour then stir constantly until the sauce becomes thick.
3. Add butter, sugar and ground pepper then stir until well blended.
4. Add patties and onion then simmer for another minute.
5. Transfer to serving plate then serve with mash potatoes and steamed veggies.

Fish Fillet Ala Pobre with Tomato-Mango Salsa

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Filipino Style Recipe: Fish fillet ala pobre with tomato-mango salsa is an easy and simple dish made of fried fish fillet topped with fried garlic and tomato-mango mixture. I got this idea from one of the morning show when a popular catering Chef executed on how to make this dish.

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

Ingredients:
4 pieces fish fillet (tilapia, salmon, snapper)
1 head garlic, grind
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
canola oil for frying

Tomato-Mango Salsa:
4 pieces tomatoes(kamatis), cut into small pieces
1 medium-sized green mango(mangga), cut into small pieces
1 onion, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

1 tablespoon tomato sauce(optional)
1 green bell pepper, cut into small pieces(optional)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley(optional)

Procedures:
Part1
1. Season fish fillet with salt and pepper then fry until light brown.
2. Drain on paper towel then transfer to serving plate.

Part 2
1. In a bowl, combine tomato-mango salsa ingredients then stir well. Set aside.

Part 3
1. In a same pan, reduce oil then saute garlic until light brown.
2. Add butter and soy sauce then stir until butter is melted.
3. Pour the sauce over fish fillet then serve with tomato-mango salsa.

Tinapa Fried Rice

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Filipino Style Recipe: tinapa fried rice is another affordable rice dish made up of tinapa flakes, cooked rice and seasoning.

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

Ingredients:
5 cups cooked rice or left-over rice
2 pieces fried or left-over tinapa(smoked fish), flakes and discard bones
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 gloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
chopped spring onion for garnishing(optional)

Procedures:
1. In a pan, heat oil then saute garlic.
2. Add tinapa flakes and stir cook for 3 minutes or until light brown.
3. Add cooked rice, salt and ground pepper then stir cook for 2-3 minutes. Mix evenly.
4. Transfer to serving plate and sprinkle with spring onion then serve hot!

(Thanks to Ms. Rochelle for sharing)

Lumpiang Togue

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Filipino Style Recipe: Lumpiang Togue or lumpiang gulay is another typical Filipino meryenda(mid-afternoon snack). It is normally consists of mung bean sprouts, carrots, tofu and seasonings wrapped in lumpia wrapper then deep fried until golden brown and crisp.

Estimated time of preparation: 20-30 minutes
Estimated time of cooking: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients:
500 grams togue(mung bean sprouts)
1 carrot, julienned
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, minced
2 tablespoons oyster sauce or soy sauce
1 cup fried tofu, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
15-20 pieces spring roll wrapper(lumpia wrapper)
cooking oil for deep frying
1/2 cup dried shrimps(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a pan, heat oil then saute garlic and onion.
2. Add dried shrimps then continue sauteing for a minute.
3. Add tofu and carrots then cook for another minute.
4. Season with oyster sauce and pepper then mix well.
5. Add beansprout then cook for 2-3 minutes or until cook. Let it cool and set aside.

Part 2
1. Place 1/4 cup of veggies in a line shape at the middle of the wrapper.
2. Fold over the bottom edge to the center then fold the two sides towards the center and roll.
3. Use a bit egg to seal the last edge. Repeat until all wrapped up.

Part 3
1. In a frying pan, heat oil deep enough that wrapped lumpia is half-submerged.
2. When the oil is hot enough, deep fry lumpia until golden brown and crispy.
3. Drain on paper towel then serve with spicy vinegar.

Stir Fried Shrimps with Asparagus and Baby Corn

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Filipino Style Recipe: stir fried shrimps with asparagus and baby corn is another simple yet healthy dish. Normally the shrimps stir fry with asparagus, baby corns then season with oyster sauce then garnish with parsley.

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

Ingredients:
300 grams asparagus, cut into 1 inch
100 grams baby corn, sliced diagonally in half
400 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 teaspoons sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1 red bell pepper, sliced(optional)
1/8 cup parsley, chopped(optional)

Procedures:
1. In a pan, heat olive oil then saute garlic.
2. Add shrimp, salt and pepper. Stir for another minute.
3. Add asparagus, baby corn and bell pepper then stir for a few seconds.
3. Add the remaining ingredients then stir for 2-3 minutes until tender and crisp.
4. Transfer to serving plate then garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Daludal

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Filipino Style Recipe: daludal is a quick and easy vegetable dish popular in northern part of Luzon. The way of cooking is similar to paksiw, the vegetable cooked in a blend of bagoong, vinegar and other ingredients until tender. I used leftover fried tilapia as one of ingredients, the Ilocanos really love this dish.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 20-30 minutes. Good for 4-5 persons.

Ingredients:
1 bunch daludal, cleaned
6 gloves garlic, peeled and pounded
1 onion, chopped
1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced and pounded
1 tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 cup bagoong(anchovies)
1 1/2 cups water
salt and pepper to taste
1 fried fish, slice into 2-3 pieces

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a pan, arrange daludal, garlic, onion, ginger, tomatoes, salt and peppercorn.
2. Pour bagoong, water and vinegar then place fish on top.
3. Cover and simmer in a medium heat for 10 minutes or until tender.
4. Toss and simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat then serve hot.