ALL ABOUT FOOD AND DRINKS

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Food that I like

My specialty.  For substitutes, let me know.

Paella (all sorts)

Hmmnn... for this one, you'll have to invite me to make it for you. heheh.

Bicol Express

There are different varieties of Bicol Express.  Trick is, saute chili first.  You'll know when it's time to incorporate other ingredients (basic cooking process) because once you start sneezing, its ready. hehe.  Oh oh, slow cooking when you pour in the pure coconut milk until it produces natural oils then you're good to go.


Budo (Dried Fish)

Ensaladang Talong na Ginataan

Talong (eggplant) - Boiled or chragrilled (skinned or unskinned)
Heated pure coconut milk (to get rid of bacteria that may have contaminated it in the process of extraction)
Sliced tomato, Onions, Spring Onions
Prepared Seasoning (Powder to be dashed to the coco milk while heating it.).  Mix all together.  easy eh? 

Fried Tulingan

Annoying when after frying there is that after prito smell all over the house
right?  I read it somewhere... while frying, put about a spoonful of peanut butter on the side of the pan (of course where there is oil).  It will minimize the prito smell I'm talking about.  I tried it. trust me.  it will burn in the pan but its okay.  it won't cause bitterness in your fish. (winks)

Squid

Keep it simple. Squid has a powerful flavor. saute' in chopped garlic, dash of crushed black pepper, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper, juice of one local lemon for every kilo of squid. The oil has to be hot. cook for about 5 minutes under medium heat. do not over cook for the meat shrinks so fast. Take note - I do not use soy sauce as this usually destroys its natural flavor. its best with the ink in. don't put laurel too. however a sprinkle of sugar will add more flavor. gorgeous - so easy to prepare. any cooking oil will do.

Paksiw

No matter how you make your paksiw (follow your taste), the trick is to cook it on low flame... slow cooking to get rid of the "malansa" smell or taste.  place all spices under the fish so that flavors are evenly spread.  I make mine with lots of ginger and onion and a little oil.  I have a cousin named Janice (we call her Soyang) who eats the ginger with rice.  I tried it, it's nice.  from then on, I always ask for the ginger.  Eat it at the same time with rice. 

Diningding
I have not made my own version of this yet.  will post as soon.







Sweets - Not really

Will post new found favorites and how to make them! (winks)

DRESSING UP YOUR TABLE

Fruit carving is one of the most fancy way to show off your buffet table.  You don't have to be a pro.  All you need is a bit of imagination. creativity, patience and a simple medium to small pointed knife.  You may use a cleaver to chop off leaves and stems.  Try this for a change (photos).