Calamari Salad


Ingredients:
500 grams squid, clean and cut into rings
3/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon paprika(optional)
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten
cooking oil for frying
1 pack romaine lettuce (greens)
4 pieces cherry tomatoes, halved
6 pieces pineapple chunk
chopped toasted nuts (optional)
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
chopped cilantro for garnishing

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a bowl, combine flour, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well.
2. Add squid and dip in beaten egg, deep-fry for a minute or until golden brown. Do not overcooked. Drain on paper towel and set aside.

Part 2
1. In a serving bowl, arrange lettuce, tomatoes, pineapple and toasted nuts.
2. Combine lime juice, wine vinegar, salt and pepper then drizzle into salad.
3. Top with fried calamari and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Corned Beef Sandwich

Ingredients:
4 buns, slice in half
200 grams corned beef
1 white onion, chopped
4 cheese slices
lettuce
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a pan, heat oil then saute onion until translucent.
2. Add corned beef then stir cook for 3-5 minutes. Adjust seasoning according to taste. Set aside.

Part 2
1. In a slice bun, arrange lettuce then add a slice of cheese.
2. Add 2-3 tablespoons of sauteed corned beef then place another slice bun on top.
3. Serve immediately with hot sauce.

Fried Anchovy Salad

Filipino Style Recipe: Fried Anchovy Salad is a simple and easy yet delicious salad. The sweetness of the dressing and the saltiness of anchovy makes this salad so special.

Ingredients:
1 pack green and purple lettuce
1/4 cup fried achovies
2 tablespoons black olives, pitted
6 pieces cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
Mayonnaise (optional)

For the dressing:
1/4 cup Greek dressing
2 tablespoon honey

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a bowl, combine Greek dressing and honey then mix well.

Part 2
1. In a large big bowl, tear lettuce into serving pieces.
2. Add the black olives, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
3. Add fried anchovies on top then garnish with honey dressing and mayonnaise.
4. Serve immediately as appetizer.

Green Salad Tocino

Filipino Style Recipe: Green Salad Tocino is another variety of green salad incorporated with Filipino twist by adding our favorite breakfast such as tocino or ham. The honey added to the Greek dressing adds to the sweetness of this salad.The anchovies and cheese gives it the right amount of saltiness for contrast.

Ingredients:
1 pack romaine lettuce
1/4 cup leftover cooked tocino or ham
2 tablespoons olives, pitted
2 tablespoons dried tomatoes
6 pieces cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons capers
6 pieces boneless anchovies
2 tablespoon ground Parmesan cheese

For the dressing:
1/4 cup Greek dressing
2 tablespoon honey

Procedures:
1. In a bowl, combine Greek dressing and honey then mix well.
2. In a big bowl, tear lettuce into serving pieces.
3. Add the olives, dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, capers, anchovies and tocino.
4. Add the honey dressing then toss.
5. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Creamy Shrimp Salad

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Filipino Style Recipe: creamy shrimp salad is comprises a shrimp as main ingredient. Combine with mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, cucumbers, salt and pepper.

Estimated time of preparation: 20 minutes. Good for 2 persons

Ingredients:
3/4 cup cooked shrimp, steamed and peeled
2 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
lettuce leaves(optional)

Procedures:
1. In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!