I have been busy the past few days and was caught unaware that the deadline for posting a Filipino dish for the Kulinarya Cooking Club is today. Apologies to the club. The theme for this month is sinigang which is a sour soup, generally speaking. It is soured by any ingredient of choice depending on the region the cook comes from: tamarind (the most popular), tomatoes, guavas, green maggoes, pineapple (my favourite). The main ingredient can be beef, pork, chicken, fish or prawns. A variety of vegetables goes in which results in a very tasty bowl of goodness.
Sunday 31 July 2011
TOM YUM (HOT AND SOUR PRAWN SOUP)
I have been busy the past few days and was caught unaware that the deadline for posting a Filipino dish for the Kulinarya Cooking Club is today. Apologies to the club. The theme for this month is sinigang which is a sour soup, generally speaking. It is soured by any ingredient of choice depending on the region the cook comes from: tamarind (the most popular), tomatoes, guavas, green maggoes, pineapple (my favourite). The main ingredient can be beef, pork, chicken, fish or prawns. A variety of vegetables goes in which results in a very tasty bowl of goodness.
Thursday 28 July 2011
PEANUT BUTTER SWIRL BROWNIES
Life isn't always rosy, we all know that. There are days that are a deeper shade of gray. We just have to think of ways to cope. I don't drink nor smoke nor self-medicate but bake I do.
Monday 25 July 2011
MIXED MEAT STIR FRY ON FUJIAN NOODLES AND LONDON'S CHINA TOWN
Filipino, Asian, Oriental food, food photos
Asian,
Chinese,
Food tour,
Noodles,
One-dish-meal,
Oriental,
Quick and easy
Friday 22 July 2011
PORK, PEANUT AND CORIANDER POT STICKERS
Pot stickers as we say it simply in English or gyoja in Korean, gyoza in Japanese or Jiaozi in Chinese are all the same banana so to speak. They are little dumplings wrapped in circular flour pancakes, part steamed and part grilled or fried. The filling is usually made with minced pork and Chinese leaf (Napa cabbage).
Filipino, Asian, Oriental food, food photos
Appetizers,
Asian,
Chinese,
Chinese New Year,
Nuts,
Oriental,
Pork
Monday 18 July 2011
SLOPPY JOSE
Food that has a natural "come and get it" approachable look tops the list in appetite attraction. Although chef prepared perfect food has its audience, the appeal of relaxed, homey and familiar food has more connection to most.
The imperfect, unkempt presentation of this dish is its strong point. The fact that the filling overshoots the buns gives it a high score on the drool-o-meter. This is my Philippine-Hispanic version of the American sloppy Joe. I cooked it Filipino style, based on a popular bread filling called giniling which simply means minced (meat). It is sautéed minced pork with tomato sauce, potatoes and raisins.
PATATAS BRAVAS
Potatoes although eaten as a staple to bulk up meals, can also be a astand alone dish. In itself, it already has a lot of taste.
Patatas bravas is a staple tapas dish which consists of fried potato wedges served with a spicy (hence the name) tomato based dip. The name literally means fierce potatoes. It is also sometimes served with a mayonnaise type dip similar to a seafood dressing but spiked with paprika and cayenne.
Filipino, Asian, Oriental food, food photos
Side dish,
Spanish,
vegetarian
Friday 15 July 2011
LOW FAT MANGO AND LIME FROZEN YOGHURT
As the summer sets in and the sweltering heat come upon us, it is time to once again indulge in our favourite refreshments. Unfortunately, unless it's a glass of iced water you're thinking of, there's always some calories involved. Our local supermarkets usually have special offers for ice creams making it all the more tempting to load up with our cooling but calorific creamy treats.
Filipino, Asian, Oriental food, food photos
Dessert,
Fruit,
gluten free,
Ice Cream,
Low Fat,
vegetarian
Tuesday 12 July 2011
TANDOORI STYLE CHICKEN
Indian take-aways are as popular as Chinese takeaways here in the UK. My favourite item on the menu is the tandoori chicken.
I am always amazed at how Indian style barbecues are grilled in the tandoor (bell shaped clay oven). The intense heat part chars and part cooks the red stained meat and the resulting taste is just incredible. Not a lot of people would have a tandoori oven in their homes but a similarly spiced chicken can be cooked in the barbecue, in the oven or grill. The result, though not the same, is also quite delicious. Now that the barbecue season is on, it certainly is a good flavour to try on you next grilling session.
I am always amazed at how Indian style barbecues are grilled in the tandoor (bell shaped clay oven). The intense heat part chars and part cooks the red stained meat and the resulting taste is just incredible. Not a lot of people would have a tandoori oven in their homes but a similarly spiced chicken can be cooked in the barbecue, in the oven or grill. The result, though not the same, is also quite delicious. Now that the barbecue season is on, it certainly is a good flavour to try on you next grilling session.
Friday 8 July 2011
GRILLED PRAWNS, PEA SHOOT AND NOODLE SALAD
I have a very special post today. I am doing my very first guest post and it's at Chef Dennis at More Than a Mountfull no less.
Filipino, Asian, Oriental food, food photos
Noodles,
Quick and easy,
Salad,
Seafood
Tuesday 5 July 2011
APPLE CRUMBLE PUDDING IN A MUG
I try to have a bowl of fresh fruits all the time. The thing is, people at home would either eat a lot of it and leave the bowl empty or not eat any and leave a bowl full of over ripe fruits. Bananas are made into banana cake or muffins, apples into pies and soft fruits into fruit sauce. The apples languishing in the bowl this week has been rescued and made into apple crumble puddings and what a treat they proved to be.
Filipino, Asian, Oriental food, food photos
American,
Dessert,
Fruit,
Pudding,
vegetarian
Friday 1 July 2011
BAKED TILAPIA WITH TOASTED GARLIC, LEMON AND PARSLEY
Whole fish: love it or hate it. I belong to the fish loving faction and the sight of a whole fish excites me. I know that some people dislike coming face to face with the food that they eat but that's just because they are not used to it.
Filipino, Asian, Oriental food, food photos
Fish,
Oriental,
Quick and easy
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