Fried Shrimp

Economical recipe and eggless! :-)

Ingredients for 4 sevings:
1/2 kilo regular size shrimps ( de-shelled and cleaned)
2 calamansi
3/4 cup flour
salt and pepper
oil for frying

regular size sshrimps

Procedure:
1. Butterfly the shrimps by cutting at the back side, then sprinkle with calamansi or lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste them mix well.

2. Put the flour and distribute evenly then deep fry until done.
3. Serve with plain or fried rice. Enjoy!

Nilagang Pata ng Baboy

Nilagang Pata

I am craving for a soup today, that's why I cooked this Filipino dish called "nilaga". Simple dish cooked in water.

Ingredients:
1 kilo pork leg (pata)
1 small onion
1/2 kilo cabbage
1 teaspoon crushed ginger
1/2 teaspoon whole black pepper
water
salt to taste

Procedure:
1. In a pot put the meat, water, black pepper, ginger and onion, bring to a boil then simmer until the meat is tender.
2. Add the cabbage and salt to taste then simmer until done.
3. Serve it hot with rice.

How To Make Lasagna Without An Oven

Question:Is it possible to have a lasagna as good as baked ones without using an oven?

Answer: Yes!It is very possible.

 Here is how.

1. Put an aluminum foil in the pan.

2. Layer the lasagna and sauce properly then top it with mozzarella cheese.

3. Cover  the pan, turn on the stove to medium heat for 2 minutes or until it's really hot, then adjust the heat to low and continue cooking it for 8 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

4. The result is perfect! Serve and enjoy!

 

Ingredients for this experiment:

1/4 kilo Lasagna noodles ( cooked according to its packaging procedure)
150 grams ground beef
1 pack tomato sauce ( 250g)
1/4 cup nestle cream
1 teaspoon white sugar
100 grams Mozzarella cheese
1/2 piece onion
3 cloves garlic
ground pepper

Procedure for the SAUCE:
1.Saute garlic and onion, then add the ground beef and ground pepper then simmer for few minutes until the pinkish color of the beef disappeared.
2. Add the tomato sauce and sugar, simmer for few minutes, ( add salt if necessary).
3. Add the Nestle cream and simmer for a minute then turn off the heat.

My latest experiment is put the lasagna in a small dish and put it in the pan or pot and just cook it with cover until cheese is melted, it's also good.

How To Cook Breaded Shrimp Perfectly

Cook breaded shrimp like a pro by following this simple recipe :-).

Ingredients for 3 servings:
15 pieces medium size shrimps ( de-shelled and cleaned)
1 tablespoons lemon or calamansi juice
1/2 cup flour
2 beaten eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs ( Panko)
salt and pepper to taste


Procedure:
1. Butterfly the shrimps by cutting at the back side, then 

sprinkle with calamansi or lemon juice, salt and pepper to 

taste, mix well. Roll over the flour.

2. Dip in a beaten egg.

3. Roll over the Panko, this kind of crumbs will give the shrimp a perfect crispy texture.

4. Deep fry until done then remove from the oil and let rest on a paper towel to remove excess oil. Serve and enjoy.

Panko is a flaky bread crumb used in Japanese cuisine as a crunchy coating for fried foods. 

Paksiw na may gatas

Out of my curiosity, I cooked this Paksiw with milk and it's delicious! Try it.

 Ingredients:
1/2 kilo fish
thumb size ginger (sliced)
3 cloves garlic ( crushed)
3/4 cup vinegar
1 cup evaporated  milk
salt and pepper to taste
Spring onion 

Procedure:
1. In a cooking pot put the vinegar, all the spices and fish cover and bring to a boil.
2. Let simmer until it is fully cooked.
3. Add the milk, salt and pepper to taste, then simmer until done.
4. Garnish with spring onion then serve hot with rice.

Ginataan na bagongon

Are you good at eating these shells called bagongon or telescope shell in English? I am a good eater of telescope shell because we always have it since I was young, I love sucking it when the meat of the shell and the flavor of the coconut milk touched your tongue and pallate together, "Lami" (yummy).

Ingredients:
1/2 kilo bagongon
thumb size ginger
1 small onion
1 cup thin coconut milk ( ikalawang piga)
1/2 cup pure coconut milk ( kakang gata)
1 bunch swamp cabbage ( kangkong) or talbos ng camote
salt to taste

Procedure:
1. Cut the tip of the shell then wash well.

2. In a pot put the thin coconut milk, ginger, chili and onion then stir and bring to a boil, when boiling add the telescope shell (bagongon) then simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add the swamp cabbage ( kangkong) and simmer until half cooked then add the pure coconut milk and salt to taste then simmer until done.
4. Serve and enjoy. :-)

Spicy Pork Ribs

If you love a chili hot taste, you must try this easy pork ribs recipe. 


Ingredients:
3 kilos pork ribs ( slice to your desired size)
1/2 cup chili flakes
1 cup soy sauce
2 pieces laurel
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup tomato paste or tomato sauce
1 litre water
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:
1. Marinate the pork with chili flakes, laurel,soy sauce, salt and pepper for at least 30 minutes to allow the meat to absorb the flavors. 

2. Saute the garlic, then add the marinated meat ( keep the marinating sauce for later use)then braise until a little brownish  then add the marinating sauce and simmer for 3 minutes.
3. Add the tomato paste, let simmer for few minutes then stir well to coat the meat with the tomato paste evenly, continue to simmer for 3 minutes.
4. Add the water and simmer for 30 minutes or until the meat is tender, 

5. Serve and enjoy. I added hard boiled eggs when I served this to my friends :-).

If you want to use fresh chili, just chop it then use the amount according to your taste.