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).

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)
1/4 cup chili flakes or according to your taste
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.

Braised Beef with Onion

Simple beef recipe that you will definitely love. Braise means to lightly fry, usng this method makes the meat tastier because it locks the juice inside. I cooked this for my husband and he likes it so much.

Ingredients for 2 servings:
300 grams beef strips (serloin or tenderloin)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup water (add more if the meat is tough)
onion rings
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:
1.Heat an oil then put the beef and braise it, after braising add the water, cover and simmer over medium heat until the water is almost dry.
2. Add the onion, soy sauce, salt and pepper to taste, stir until the onion is done.
3. Serve and enjoy. It is extra delicious if you serve it with garlic fried rice :-).

Mushroom Omelette

This is very simple and easy to cook but it is so yummy. My husband requested for an omelette and fried rice for our lunch. I surprised him with additional mushroom :-). Extra yummy.



Ingredients for 2 servings:
3 whole eggs (lightly beaten)
5 pieces fresh button mushrooms (sliced)
1 tomato ( sliced)
1/2 onion ( sliced)
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:
1. Saute the tomato and onion then add the mushroom and continue sauteing until done, keep aside.

2. Put salt and pepper to the beaten egg then heat an oil, when the oil is already hot, pour the beaten egg.
3. While the egg is slowly cooking, add the sauteed mushrooms, flip both sides towards the center then continue cooking until done.

4. Top with shaved cheese then serve.

Mixed Mushrooms with Oyster Sauce

I love mushrooms so much, yes, SO MUCH :-). I could eat it everyday.  I cooked this for our dinner and my husband liked it. Mushrooms has a natural taste that's why I only used oyster sauce to enhance the flavor.