Ampalaya Salad

Filipino Style Recipe: Ampalaya salad or ensaladang ampalaya(bitter gourd salad) is another easy yet healthy dish. The ampalaya and radish were marinated in salt then mash until all juice has been removed. Then combine with radish, white onion, tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.

Estimated time of preparation: 8-10 minutes(plus marinating time)

Ingredients:
1 large bitter gourd(ampalaya), remove seeds and sliced thinly
1 radish(labanos), peeled and sliced thinly
1 large white onion, sliced
3 large tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a bowl, put sliced ampalaya then sprinkle with salt. Let stand for at least 15 minutes.
2. Squeeze out excess water from the bitter gourd with the hand. Rinse and drain well.
3. In a separate bowl, do the same procedure to radish.

Part 2
1. In a bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix until well blended.
2. In a large bowl, combine ampalaya, radish, onion and tomatoes then pour vinegar mixture.
3. Mash with hand and toss. Serve.

Notes:
1. You may also add hard-boiled eggs and boiled shrimp in this recipe.

(Thanks to Nanay Yolly Fiesta for sharing)

Peach Mango Graham

Filipino Style Recipe: Peach Mango Float is one of the easiest and most favorite dessert of Filipinos specially during Holidays. It is usually made with a layer of graham crackers and a blend of ripe peaches and mangoes slices, condensed milk and cream.

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

Ingredients:
3 large ripe mangoes, sliced into thin and small pieces
2 peaches, sliced into thin and small pieces
200 grams graham crackers
50 grams crushed graham crackers
1 big can condensed milk
1 big can all purpose cream

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In bowl, combine all purpose cream and condensed milk. Mix well.

Part 2
1. Prepare a rectangular container.
2. Dip the graham cracker into cold water and arrange a layer at the bottom.
3. Spread a layer of cream mixture.
4. Add a layer of peach and mango pieces.
5. Repeat step 2 and 4 up to the desired thickness(3-4 layer of graham crackers).
6. Add a final layer of cream mixture and peach and mangoes pieces then sprinkle with crushed graham crackers on top.
7. Store in refrigerator for 3 hours or overnight. Served cold.

(Thanks to Rochelle Dalit for sharing)

Tuna Penne with Broccoli

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Filipino Style Recipe: tuna penne with broccoli is another easy yet delicious pasta dish. It is usually consist of pasta and a creamy white sauce with tuna and broccoli.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 15-30 minutes.
Good for 4-6 person

Ingredients:
500 grams Penne pasta
1 big can spicy tuna flakes in oil, drained
3 cups broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
1 big can evaporated milk
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 gloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup chicken stock or water
2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves(optional)
1/2 cup sliced black olives(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a large pot, prepare the pasta based on cooking instructions. Set aside.
2. Add broccoli then cook in a boiling water for 1 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Part 2
1. In a pan, heat oil and saute garlic and onion.
2. Add tuna, bell pepper and black olives.
3. Pour chicken stock and bring to boil.
4. Add evaporated milk, cheese and basil.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
6. Prepare pasta on pasta tray, pour the sauce, broccoli, grated cheese and dried basil. Toss together then Serve!

(Thanks to Ms. Marevic for sharing)

No-Bake Cheesecake

Filipino Style Recipe: No-Bake Cheesecake is an easy sweetened dessert recipe. It made of soft cream-cheese on hard biscuit crust. Usually topped with flavored toppings such as fruits, nuts or chocolates.

Estimated time of preparation: 15-20 minutes(plus chilling time)

Ingredients:
Crust:
1 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder(optional)
1 teaspoon lemon juice(optional)

Cheesecake Filling:
1 cup cream cheese
1 cup whipping cream or all-purpose cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings:
1 can Blueberry pie filling(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham, cinnamon powder, lemon juice, sugar and butter then mix until well combined.
2. Mixture should be moist, add more butter if too dry.
3. In a 9-inch pan, spread and press down the crust mixture up to 1-inch bottom thick and 2-inch up the side.
4. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.

Part 2
1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese until smooth then slowly add sugar and vanilla. Mix until well blended.
2. In a separate bowl, combine whipping cream and sugar until smooth. Mix until well blended.
3. Combine cream cheese mixture and whipping cream mixture. Mix well.

Part 3
1. Pour and spread evenly the filling into the crust. Smooth the top using rubber spatula and tap the pan to release some air bubbles.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm.
3. Top with blueberry pie filling or just plain. Serve Chilled.

Notes:
1. You may also use other pie fillings like cherry or strawberry.

Panna Cotta with Mango Jelly

Filipino Style Recipe: Panna Cotta with Mango Jelly is a sweet and creamy Italian dessert. This dessert is very easy and does not require oven. Here’s my quick and easy recipe for Panna Cotta with Mango Jelly. Share and enjoy cooking!

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 10-15 minutes(plus refrigerating time)

Ingredients:
Panna Cotta:
1 cup all-purpose cream
1 cup full cream milk
2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 teaspoon white sugar

Mango Jelly:
1 large sweet ripe mango, peel and cut into cubes
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
2 cups water

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a bowl, combine all purpose cream, milk, sugar and gelatin. Mix for 5 minutes or until gelatin dissolves.
2. In a pan, simmer mixture over low heat for 15 minutes. Strain to discard any particles.
3. Pour panna cotta 1/3 of serving cup. Refrigerate until firm.

Part 2
1. In a bowl, dissolved gelatin in 1-1/2 cup water. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. In a blender, combine mango, water and sugar. Blend until smooth. Strain to discard any fibers.
3. In a pan, combine mango mixture and dissolved gelatin then simmer over low heat for 5 minutes or until slightly thicken.
4. Pour mango-gelatin mixture over panna cotta. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.
5. Serve from the serving cup or transfer into serving dish top with mango slices. Enjoy!

Chicken Pochero

Filipino style recipe: chicken pochero is another chicken-tomato-based dish that commonly served by Filipinos. This is similar to pork pochero and beef pochero. Normally chicken cooked with tomato sauce together with cardava bananas(saba), potatoes, green beans, cabbage and bok choy.

Estimated time of preparation: 10-15 minutes
Estimated time of cooking: 20-30 minutes
Good for 4-6 persons

Ingredients:
1 kilo chicken, cut into serving pieces
4 potatoes, cut into cubes
3 pieces banana(saba), sliced halves
200 grams tomato sauce
4 garlic gloves, chopped
1 small onion, quartered
1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
5 cups water
1 small bundle, green beans, trimmed
1 small chinese cabbage or bok choy(pechay), cut into serving pieces
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 chicken cube(Bouillon cube)
fish sauce or salt to taste

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a bowl, season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. In a pan, heat oil then stir fry potatoes and banana until golden brown. Drain and set aside.

Part 2
1. In a pot, heat oil and saute garlic and onion.
2. Add chicken then stir fry chicken until color turns to golden brown.
3. Add tomato sauce, water, chicken cube and peppercorns. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add fried potatoes and bananas, and the other vegetables, cook for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are cooked.
5. Season with sugar and salt according to taste.
6. Transfer to serving plate, serve with steamed rice.

Chicken Barbecue(Inihaw na Manok)

Filipino Style Recipe: chicken barbecue or inihaw na manok is an easy and popular grilled chicken recipe. Normally the chicken marinade with seasonings then grilled in a hot charcoal until tender. This is almost similar to chicken inasal.

Estimated time of preparation: 5-10 minutes(plus marinating time)
Estimated time of cooking: 15-20 minutes each side of chicken
Good for 4-5 persons

Ingredients:
4-5 chicken legs with thigh attached

Marinade
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons calamansi or lime juice
6 gloves garlic, pounded
2 bay leaves(laurel)
1 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup soda(7-up or sprite)
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground pepper

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, calamansi juice, sugar, bay leaves, garlic, soda, salt and ground pepper.
2. Add chicken, cover and marinate chicken for at least 3 hours or overnight inside the fridge.

Part 2
1. Remove the chicken and then reserve the marinade.
1. Grill marinated chicken over hot charcoal for 15 to 20 minutes while basting each side with marinade mixture.
2. Transfer serving plate and serve with steamed rice and spicy vinegar.

Chicken Sisig

Filipino Style Recipe: chicken sisig is another variety of Filipino sisig that usually served as finger food(pulutan). Normally the chicken fillet and liver comes fried then chopped into small pieces. Stir fry soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt and pepper. Stir fried until the sauce is absorb then add green chili and transfer to sizzling plate with egg and calamansi.

Estimated time of preparation: 10 minutes(plus marinating time)
Estimated time of cooking: 20-30 minutes
Good for 4-5 persons

Ingredients:
1 kilo chicken fillet
300 grams chicken liver
3 gloves garlic, chopped
2 onions, chopped
4 pieces green chili(siling haba), chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
calamansi
3 pieces red chili(siling labuyo), chopped(optional)
1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise(optional)
1 raw egg(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a bowl, season chicken fillet and liver with salt and pepper.
2. In a pan, heat oil then fry fillet and liver until color turns to golden brown.
3. Let it cool then chopped into small pieces. Set aside.

Part 2
1. In a same pan, heat oil then saute garlic and onions.
2. Add chicken fillet and liver, crush the liver while cooking.
3. Add chopped chili, soy sauce, oyster sauce and ground pepper. Mix well.
4. Stir fry until the sauce is almost absorb then add mayonnaise. Stir well.
5. Transfer to sizzling plate and add fresh egg on top then serve with calamansi. Done

Pork Caldereta

Filipino style recipe: pork caldereta or kalderetang baboy is another tomato-based dish and commonly served by Filipinos. This is similar to beef caldereta and chicken caldereta. Normally the pork boiled until tender, then cooked in tomato sauce, bell pepper, carrots and potatoes. Some may add liver spread and cheese to make the sauce creamy. This is another mouth-watering dish and one of my favorite.

Estimated time of preparation: 15 minutes
Estimated time of cooking: 40-50 minutes
Good for 4-6 persons

Ingredients:
500 grams pork(liempo or spareribs), cut into serving pieces
250 grams tomato sauce
1 large onions, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 large potatoes, cubed
2 large carrots, cubed
2 red and green bell peppers, diced
3-4 cups water
1 can (85 grams)liver spread or peanut butter
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2-3 hot chili(labuyo), chopped(optional)
1/4 cup cheese, grated or cubed(optional)
1 cup soda(7-up or soda)(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a pan heat oil and fry potatoes and carrots until golden brown.
2. Drain and set aside.

Part 2
1. In a pot, heat oil and saute garlic and onions.
2. Add pork, continue sauteing until color turns to brown.
3. Add tomato sauce, soda, bay leaves and water then simmer until tender. Add water if necessary.
4. Add carrots, potatoes, bell pepper, liver spread and chili. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Adjust seasoning with sugar, salt and pepper according to taste.
6. Add cheese and simmer for another 2 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
7. Transfer to serving plate and serve with steamed rice.

Roast Pork(Lechon Baboy)

Filipino Style Recipe: roast pork or lechon baboy is another easy pork dish but not so fast way of cooking. Normally the pork marinade with seasonings then roast in a oven or grilled in a hot charcoal until golden brown and tender.

Estimated time of preparation: 5 minutes(plus marinating time)
Estimated time of cooking: 70 minutes
Good for 3-5 persons

Ingredients:
1 kilo pork loin
1 teaspoon flour(dissolved in 3/4 cup water)
2 tablespoon butter

Marinade:
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons rosemary
salt and pepper to taste

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a bowl, combine marinade ingredients then rub and marinate pork for at least 30 minutes.
2. In a pan, melt butter and brown pork for 3 minutes.

Part 2
1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius then roast pork for 30 minutes or until pork is crisp and tender.
2. Basting it with marinade occasionally.
3. Let it cool then slice into serving pieces. Transfer to serving plate.

Part 3
1. In a sauce pan, combine the remaining marinade and juices from roasted pork. Bring to boil.
2. Pour dissolved flour and simmer until thicken.
3. Add butter and simmer until melted. Pour the sauce over sliced pork then serve hot.