Easy Peasy Pork Steaky

This one is fairly easy and it turned out really well too, perfect for working wives and moms out there! You can also marinate this ahead of time so that the pork can further absorb the marinade.

You will need:

·         Pork Chops

·         Calamansi juice

·         White or Red Onions (sliced into rings)

·         Pepper

·         Soy Sauce

How to make:

1. Mix calamansi juice, onions, soy sauce and pepper.

2. Add in the pork chops and marinate preferably overnight or for at least 2 hours.

3.  Place the marinated pork chops along with the marinade in a big pan and simmer until soft.

(note: some fry the pork chops first but I didn’t really want to add oil to the dish)

4.  Serve warm and top with fresh onion rings.

See, easy peasy right? J

Malunggay Tuna Pesto Pasta

Thanks to my N@wie sis, Maqui for this recipe. I did tweak it a bit cause I was too lazy to sauté it. LOL.

Malunggay Pesto Sauce

You will need:

·         Malunggay

·         Extra Virgin Olive Oil

·         Garlic

·         Cashew Nuts

·         Parmesan Cheese

Mix all ingredients in a blender, pulse until desired consistency is achieved. Viola, Malunggay Pesto Sauce! J

Additional tip: I really wanted the flavor of Basil, but  I didn’t have fresh Basil leaves so I just added dried Basil (the ones you can buy from McCormick)

Malunggay Tuna Pesto Pasta

You will need:

·         Malunggay Pesto Sauce

·         Garlic

·         1 can of tuna in oil (drain but save the oil)

·         Nestle Cream

·         Parmesan Cheese

How to make:
1. Using the oil from the tuna, sauté the garlic until slightly brown

2. Add in drained Tuna. Saute for a few minutes.

3. Mix in Malunggay Pesto Sauce

4.  Lower the heat then add in Nestle Cream

5. Add the cheese

Serve and enjoy!

Pinoy Style Buffalo Chicken Wings

I remember falling in love with Don Henrico’s buffalo wings and wishing I could replicate it at home. At that time I felt it was next to impossible because one, it looks difficult to do and two, the ingredients would probably be expensive. I endlessly read through forums hoping to find a simple recipe and after a few weeks I finally hit the jackpot, yey! It’s not as special as Don Henrico’s but it’s yummy nonetheless plus so easy to do. =) Thank you GirlTalk! So here goes:

 

You will need:

·         1 kilo chicken wings

·         Fish Sauce

·         Calamansi

·         1 or 2 eggs

·         Flour

·         Magic Sarap (optional)

·         Cooking Oil

·         1 bottle Sweet and Spicy Sauce (i.e. Jufran)

·         Sour Cream (optional)

·         Scallions / Green Onions (optional)

 

How to make:

• Mix equal parts of fish sauce and calamansi
• Marinate the chicken wings for about 30 minutes to 2 hours
• While the chicken is marinating season the flour with a bit of Magic Sarap or any added flavor you prefer
• Beat the eggs.
• Bread the chicken wings. Dip them first into the beaten eggs  then to the flour and  Magic Sarap mixture
• Fry until golden brown and then set aside.
• Take another pan, pour all the contents of the sweet and spicy sauce
• Once heated, mix the sauce with your fried chicken wings
• Serve while hot.

 

TIP # 1: Don’t marinate the chicken wings for too long because the meat might turn too sour

TIP # 2: Do not overcrowd the pan when frying

TIP # 3: Should you want to take it a step further, you may serve this with sour cream topped with Scallions.

TIP # 4: If you can’t find sour cream you can buy Nestle cream, mix with a little calamansi. Let stand for a few minutes then add garlic and onion powder, then mix thoroughly.

 

 

Mango Ice Candy

We’re smack dab in the middle of summer here in Manila and the heat is unbearable, ugh. If only I could live inside the fridge, but obviously I cant thus I decided that it was the absolutely best time to make ice candies! Yey!

I’m not sure if they have this in other parts of the world but here in the Philippines, ice candies are definitely a welcome reprieve to the summer heat. It’s basically an icy treat made from fresh fruits, sugar and milk or from whatever flavor you can think of. My personal favorite flavor is Mango ‘cause admit it, Philippine Mangoes are the best in the world!

Here’s how you make them:

You will need:

·         1 kilo of Mangoes

·         1 big can of condensed milk

·         Mango juice (optional)

·         Water

·         Sugar (optional)

·         Funnel

·         Ice Candy plastic bags

How to make:

•  Wash the mangoes and separate the meat from the pits. (note: I like mine chunky but if you want to have a smoother texture you can puree the meat in the blender)
• Mix in your condensed milk, mango juice and water.
• Taste the mixture. (note: It has to be really sweet as you have to take into consideration that when you freeze them, the sweetness is lessened.) Add sugar if desired.
• Using your funnel, pour the mixture into the ice candy plastic bags leaving two to three inches free.
• Tightly knot the top of the plastic bag to ensure that the mixture is secured in the plastic bag.
• Freeze for about 3-4 hours until mixture is set.
• Enjoy!

I’ve read somewhere that commercialized ice candies are mixed with cornstarch and water to maintain the creamy texture we all know and love.  I was too lazy to do this but maybe you guys might want to try that. Afterwards, let me know how it panned out! :)

Happy Eating!

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