Spicy Fried Rice

Filipino Style Recipe: Spicy fried rice is another easy and simple rice dish. It is mainly made up of fried rice stir fried together with ham, shrimps and other spicy seasonings. This can be serve during breakfast together with your favorite dish and soup.

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

Ingredients:
5 cups cooked rice, leftover
1 head garlic, slice thinly
1/4 teaspoon dried chili flakes or chili powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 pieces ham, diced
12 pieces shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter or cooking oil
chopped spring onions and red chili for garnishing

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In the pan, heat oil then stir fry ham and shrimp for 2 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.

Part 2
1. In a same pan, stir fry garlic until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. In a same pan, ad bell pepper then stir cook for a minute.
3. Add cooked rice then sprinkle with paprika, turmeric and chili flakes. Mix well.
4. Add fried garlic, ham and shrimp then season with salt and pepper. Cook for another minute.
5. Transfer to serving plate then sprinkle with spring onions. Garnish with red chili.

Spicy Salt and Pepper Tofu

Filipino Style Recipe: Spicy Salt and Pepper Tofu is another easy and simple dish inspired by Chinese cuisine. The tofu was coated in cornstarch then fried until golden brown. The sauce was made up of sauteed garlic, spring onions, dried chili flakes and other seasonings then tossed together with fried tofu. This can be serve as side dish or appetizer.

Estimated time of preparation: 5 minutes.
Estimated time of cooking: 10-15 minutes.
Good for 2-3 persons

Ingredients:
400 grams medium firm tofu
3/4 cup cornstarch
3 gloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon spring onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
vegetable oil for frying
salt and pepper to taste

Procedures:
Part 1
1. Pat dry tofu then cut into 1 inch cubes.
2. In another bowl, combine cornstarch, salt and pepper then toss tofu until coat evenly.

Part 2
1. In a frying pan, heat oil and fry tofu for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

Part 3
1. In a pan, heat oil and saute garlic, spring onions, dried rosemary and chili flakes.
2. Add soy sauce, brown sugar then cook for a few seconds.
3. Add fried tofu and dried basil then toss.
4. Remove form heat then transfer to serving plate. Serve with your favorite dip.

Chicken Bicol Express

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!

Spicy Shrimp in Coconut Milk and Cilantro

Filipino Style Recipe: Spicy shrimp in coconut milk and cilantro is another quick yet tasty and creamy shrimp stew. The shrimps are cook in a blend of coconut milk, red bell pepper, chili, tomatoes, and cilantro.

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

Ingredients:
12 pieces jumbo shrimps, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 cup coconut milk
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 red bell pepper, sliced thinly
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup cilantro(kinchay)
2 pieces red chili(labuyo), chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon chili sauce(optional)

Procedures:
1. In a pot, heat olive oil then saute red bell pepper until soft.
2. Add garlic, cilantro, chili and tomatoes then continue sauteing for a minute.
3. Add coconut milk, chili sauce, salt and pepper then cover and simmer for 5 minutes in low heat.
4. Add shrimp and lime juice then cook for another 3 minutes.
5. Adjust seasoning according to taste and continue cooking until sauce is thicken.
6. Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve and enjoy!

Spicy Tuna Pasta

Filipino Style Recipe: Spicy tuna pasta is another easy and simple pasta dish. It is consists of sauteed spicy tuna flakes with tomatoes, chili, garlic, onion and parsley then stir cook together with pasta until done. Spicy tuna pasta is usually serve as meryenda(mid-afternoon snack) or in any special occasion.

Ingredients:
250 grams linguine or any pasta
1 can(185 grams) spicy tuna flakes, drained
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, minced
2 tomatoes, diced
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes or chopped bird’s eye chili
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese(optional)
2 tablespoons sliced black olives(optional)
1 tablespoon capers(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a large pot, prepare the pasta based on cooking instructions. Drain and set aside.

Part 2
1. In a pan, heat olive oil then saute garlic and onion until translucent.
2. Add tomatoes and tuna then continue sauteing for 5 minutes.
3. Add black olives, capers and chili then season with salt and pepper.
4. Add pasta and parsley then stir cook for a minute. Turn off the heat.
5. Arrange spicy tuna pasta into serving plate then sprinkle remaining parsley and top with grated cheese. Serve!

Sweet and Spicy Calamares

Filipino Style Recipe: Sweet and spicy calamares is comprises a squid as main ingredient. Normally the squid cut into rings then mix with batter then deep fried for a minute. Mix to coat in a sweet and spicy sauce made of honey, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce.

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

Ingredients:
500 grams squid, clean and cut into rings
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup flour
1 cup breadcrumbs(optional)
salt and pepper to taste
vegetable oil for frying
1/2 cup liquid honey
3 tablespoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a small bowl, combine honey, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and set aside.

Part 2
1. In a bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. Mix well.
2. Add squid then dip in beaten egg then roll in breadcrumbs. Set aside.

Part 3
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. Transfer the fried calamares in serving plate and pour the sauce on top. Mix to coat then serve.

Spicy Fish Fillet with Tomatoes and Olives

Filipino Style Recipe: spicy fish fillet with tomatoes and olives is another low-carbohydrate dish. It is usually consists of fish fillets fried and cooked with tomatoes, olives, onions, garlic and peppers.

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

Ingredients:
4 pieces fish fillet(tilapia, salmon, red snapper)
2 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup black olives, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced(optional)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a bowl, season fillets with paprika, salt and pepper.
2. In a frying pan, heat olive oil and fry fillet for 2 minutes.

Part 2
1. In a saucepan, heat olive oil and saute onion and garlic.
2. Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, chili flakes, salt and pepper then simmer for 3 minutes or until soft. add a little water if necessary.
2. Place the fish fillets, cover and cook for another minutes.
3. Transfer salmon fillets to serving plate with the sauce.
4. Serve hot.

Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings

Filipino Style Recipe: Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings is another easy and mouth-watering chicken dish. This is usually made of chicken wings marinated then fry until golden brown. The fried chicken wings coated in a blend of spicy sauce and seasonings then usually served as appetizer or pulutan.

Estimated time of preparation: 15 minutes(plus marinating time)
Estimated time of cooking: 30-40 minutes

Good for 3-5 persons

Ingredients:
500 grams chicken wings, tips removed
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup red hot chili sauce
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1/4 cup brown sugar
cooking oil for deep frying

Procedures:
1. In a bowl, combine chicken wings, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Marinate for 30 minutes.
2. In a frying pan, heat oil then dredge the chicken wings in flour then deep fry until golden brown. Drain and set aside.
3. In a pan, melt butter then add ketchup, hot sauce, chili flakes and brown sugar. Stir well.
4. Add chicken wings then toss until well coated. Transfer to a platter then serve.

Bopis

Filipino Style Recipe: Bopis is another popular Filipino dish specially in Pampanga Region. It is consist of pork heart and lungs boiled and then chopped into small pieces. Sauteed and cooked in vinegar together with chopped bell pepper, carrots and red chili.

Estimated time of preparation: 15 minutes
Estimated time of cooking: 20 minutes
Good for 4-5 persons

Ingredients:
1/2 kilo pork heart and lungs
3 gloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 cup water
1 tablespoon annatto seeds(dilute in 1/4 cup hot water)
3 pieces dried bay leaves(laurel)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into small cubes
1 medium carrots, cut into small cubes
1/4 cup green peas
4 tablespoons vinegar
3 red chili(labuyo), chopped(optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a pot, pour water then add heart and lungs. Boil for 10 minutes or until tender.
2. Drain and let it cool. Chop into small pieces and set aside.

Part 2
1. In a pan, heat oil and saute garlic and onions.
2. Add chopped heat and lungs.
3. Pour annatto water, bay leaves and add some water. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Pour vinegar and bring to boil.
5. Add vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender.
6. Transfer to serving plate then serve.

Tips:
1. You may used catsup as alternative instead of annatto seeds.

Spicy Lime and Garlic Chicken

Filipino Style Recipe: spicy lime and garlic chicken is another healthy low carbohydrate dish. Normally the chicken sauteed and stir fried in a blend of garlic, lime juice and chopped chili.

Estimated time preparation and cooking: 15-20 minutes
Good for 4-5 persons

Ingredients:
5 chicken fillets, cut into serving pieces
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup butter
1/2 cup lime juice
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 pieces green and red chili, chopped

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, pepper and chicken. Stir to coat evenly. Set aside.

Part 2
1. In a non-stick pan, melt butter and saute garlic until golden brown.
2. Add chicken and stir fry until tender then pour lime juice.
3. Add chili and adjust seasoning according to taste.
4. Cook for another 3-5 minutes. Transfer to serving plate then serve.