Bistek Rice toppings

Delicious and economical specially if you are living alone, try this popular Filipino beef dish.

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon calamansi juice
150 grams beef ( tenderloin)
1 medium size onion ( cut into rings)
ground pepper
cooked rice

Procedure:
1. Marinate the beef with lime juice, soy sauce and ground pepper, after an hour remove from marinating sauce and set aside the sauce, because we will still use it in cooking.
2.Saute the onion  then remove some for toppings later, add the beef and simmer for 3 minutes then add the marinating sauce and simmer until cooked.
3. Prepare the rice in a bowl, then put the cooked bistek and top it with ringed onions and other garnishing vegetables of your choice for a healthier food, enjoy eating. :-)

Ampalaya Con Carne

Simple and easy to cook, the first time I've tasted this dish, undoubtedly i loved it, since then it became a part of my list in my favorite food. Try this.

Ingredients:
1/2 kilo  bitter melon ( ampalaya)
1/4 kilo ground beef or pork
2 tablespoons black beans ( without the sauce)
1 onion
2 cloves garlic

Procedure:
1. Saute the garlic and onion then add the ground meat and simmer until almost cooked.
2. Add the black beans and simmer for a minute.
3. Increase the heat and add the ampalaya and stir until done.
4. Serve it hot.

Pancit - Single Serving

If you are Pinoy and  living alone then you  wanted  to eat "pancit" try this option. Filipinos ( Pinoy) loves pancit so much ( count me in ), I know that there are lots of Pinoy living alone outside the Philippines, so here is a recipe for all of you, my kababayan :-).

Ingredients:
1 pack Instant noodles
100 grams ground beef
50 grams cabbage strips
1/2 piece carrot
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves garlic
1/2 onion
1/4 cup water
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:
1. Boil the instant noodles but do not include the flavoring, when it is cook drain and set aside.

2. Saute the garlic and onion then add the ground beef and soy sauce then simmer until cooked.
3. Add the water and allow to boil , increase the heat and add the carrots and cabbage, stir frying until almost done.
4. Add the cooked noodles then mix well, add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve hot.

Special Macaroni Salad

This is an all time favorite of my whole family. This is very easy to prepare so do not be scared to try in making this delicious and special macaroni salad, all you have to do is prepare everything and mix all together and that's it! Enjoy your food.

Ingredients:
 1 kilo macaroni
1 bottle nata de coco/kaong ( any color 340grams)
1 cup diced cheese
1 cup diced canned peach
3 cans nestle cream or light cream
2.5 cups condensed milk
1 can fruit cocktail ( 450 grams)
1.5 cups pineapple tidbit

Procedure:
1. Cook the macaroni according to its packaging procedure, then drain and set aside.

2. Mix the macaroni, cream and milk. We do this procedure so that when we mix the rest of the ingredients it is easy to combine to avoid deformation.

3. Add the rest of the ingredients and refrigerate before serving.

Binignit

This is very related to the ginataang bilo-bilo of Luzon, but the Visayan version has "landang". Landang is a lumpy starch from palms, it gives the binignit a sticky texture and adds flavor. Have you used landang before? There are different colors of landang, I used the brown one.

Ingredients:
1 cup glutinous rice powder ( mixed with water and form into small balls)
1 cup landang ( washed thoroughly)
3 cups water
2 bananas (saba)
1 piece small cassava ( kamoteng kahoy)
1 purple sweet potato
sugar to taste
3 cups thin coconut milk ( hindi kakang gata)
1 cup thick coconut milk ( kakang gata)

Landang

Procedure:
1. In a pot put the water and landang, bring to a boil then simmer until cooked do not forget to stir every now and then.
2. Add the thin coconut milk then bring to a boil, when boiling add the cassava and simmer until tender. Add the sweet potato, banana and sugar then simmer until cooked.
3. Add the thick coconut milk and simmer until done.
4. Serve with a smile :-)

You can add sago, young coconut meat, etc for this recipe

Sweetened Squash ( Minatamis na Kalabasa)

A sweet treat for this weekend, easy to cook and budget friendly.

Ingredients:
1/2 kilo squash
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
extra water for boiling

Procedure:
1. Clean the squash, slice to your desired size, then boiled until cooked. When it is cooked remove from water and set aside.

2. In a pan put the 1/2 cup water and sugar and let boil then put the squash upside down, simmer for 5 minutes over medium heat, then increase the heat allowing the water to evaporate making the brine form a thick syrup.

3. Turn off the heat and serve :)

Squash Maja

A nutritious snack or dessert for the whole family. You can cook this in less than 30 minutes.
 Ingredients:
2 cups cornstarch
4 cups coconut milk
1 cup Nestle cream or light cream
2 cups white sugar
2 cups evaporated milk
1 cup cooked squash (mashed)
Toasted dessicated coconut ( optional)

Toasted dessicated coconut

Mashed Squash

Procedure:
1. Combine all the ingredients and mix well.

2. Bring to boil over medium heat stirring constantly until thickens. When it is already thick and firm it means it is cooked.

3.Pour in a molding tray then refrigerate before serving. Turn the try upside down for a smooth view of the maja, you can also sprinkle it with toasted dessicated coconut before serving.

 

Binangkal

Binangkal is a part of my childhood breakfasts, a neighbor is selling this at breakfast time and I always let my mom buy it for me, today I am missing it so I decided to make some. Here is the recipe for it.

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp oil
1 whole egg
Sesame seeds

Preparations:
1. Sift all the dry ingredients. ( Salain)
2. Mix water, egg, oil and sugar, until blended well, then combine with the sifted dry ingredients. ( Just add the water and sugar mixture gradually.) Knead until the mixture is firm.

3. Spoon a portion of the mixture then roll into balls and roll over in sesame seeds.

4. Heat the oil then deep fry until golden brown

5. Serve with your favorite drinks.

Pinya Maja

I love to cook maja blanca with different flavors, pineapple tastes good, here is the recipe for it.
Ingredients:
2 cups cornstarch
4 cups coconut milk
1 cup Nestle cream or light cream
2 cups white sugar
2 cups evaporated milk
1 cup pineapple tidbits
Toasted dessicated coconut ( optional)

Toasted dessicated coconut

Procedure:
1. Combine all the ingredients and mix well until the cornstarch is dissolved.

2. Bring to boil over medium heat stirring constantly until thickens. When it is already thick and firm it means it is cooked.
3.Pour in a molding tray then refrigerate before serving . ( you can sprinkle it with toasted dessicated coconut)

Four Seasons Fruit Salad

Perfect for the whole family, the flavors of the fruits are well blended with the cream and milk. Aside from it is very easy to make it is also economical and ingredients are just around the corner, so why don't you make some now?

Ingredients:
1 avocado
1/2 piece cantaloupe
3 bananas ( plantain)
1 papaya
1/2 cup nestle cream or light cream
1/2 cup condensed milk

Procedure:
1. Slice the fruits according to your desired size.

2. In a bog mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients.

3. Mix well and refrigerate before serving.