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!

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!