Inihaw na talong

Isang napakadaling ihanda ang inihaw na talong, masarap ito lalo na kung lalagyan ng bagoong, siguraduhing marami ang kanin kapag ganito ang ulam ninyo dahil siguradong matataob ang caldero :-).

Mga sangkap:
talong
bagoong isda
camatis
sili labuyo
calamansi or dayap

Procedure:
1. Ihawin ang talong, balatan ito kapag luto na.
2. Timplahan ng bagoong, calamansi, camatis, at kung anu-ano pang mga pangpasarap na sangkap ang gusto ninyong idagdag
3. Ihain kasama ng pagmamahal :-).

Almondigas

Almondigas simply means meatballs or bola-bola in Tagalog, but the almondigas dish in Philippine cuisine has a vermicilli rice noodles or misua in it, its the distinguishing characteristic of almondigas Filipino style from other countries. 

Ingredients for 5 servings:
1/4 kilo ground beef
1/4 cup flour
1 onion (minced)
5 cups water
70 grams misua
3 cloves garlic
2 tomatoes
spring onion
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:
1. Mix very well the ground beef, flour, onion, salt and pepper, then get a portion from the mixturee and form into balls, then fry and set aside.
2.Saute the garlic and onion then add the tomatoes, simmer  until soften then add the water and bring to a boil. Add the almondigas (meatballs) then simmer for 3 minutes and add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Add the misua and simmer for 2 minutes or until done, turn off the heat then put the spring onion

4. Serve it hot.

Note: It is also okay if you just drop the almondigas into the soup without frying it.

Ampalaya with bola bola

I will not refuse bitter melon any time, because this vegetable stimulates digestion  which can be helpful in relieving indigestion and constipation problems. This is also good source of Niacin (vitamin B-3), Pantothenic acid (vit.B-5), Pyridoxine (vit.B-6) and minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, manganese and magnesium. To those who do not like bitter melon, start eating this now :-).
Ingredients for 4 servings:
1/2 kilo bitter melon (ampalaya) sliced
3 cloves garlic
1/2 piece onion
2 beaten eggs
1/4 kilo ground pork ( made into small balls)
salt and pepper to taste

Bitter melon

Procedure:
1. Saute the garlic and onion then add the meatballs and simmer until cooked.
2. Increase the heat then add the bitter melon and stir until half cooked then add the beaten eggs and give a good stir, add salt and pepper to taste, then turn off the heat.
3. Serve it hot.

Rice Puto

The first puto that I've tasted when I was around 5 years old. Every weekends my older sisters and their bestfriends are always spending time at our house making this puto. That's why it became my favorite, I loved the sweetness and creamy taste in every bite.

Ingredients for 15 Puto:
2 cups rice flour ( giniling na bigas)
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cup coconut milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
Wilted banana leaves ( cut into circles enough to fit the molder with an overlapping allowance)

Procedure:
1. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar, then pour the coconut milk into it and mix well, until the batter is smooth in texture.

 2. Put the banana leaves into the molder properly then pour the batter around 3/4 full.

3.Steam for 30 minutes or until done.
4. Serve anytime you want it.

Refreshing Avocado and Milk

Cool yourself with this refreshing drink made from a delicious fruit, avocado. Loaded with ice and blended with the creamy taste of milk, nothing beats this. Enjoy!

Ingredients for 4 servings:
1 ripe avocado
2 cups evaporated milk
3 cups crushed ice or more
sugar to taste

Procedure:
1. Scrape the avocado meat and put in a jar then add the milk and sugar, mix well until sugar is fully dissolved.

2. Add the ice and allow few minutes for it to be melted, you can add more ice if you want.
3. Serve and enjoy.

Pancit Molo

A comfort food that originated from Molo district of Iloilo city. I learned this dish from my parents who are both Ilonggos. This Filipino noodle dumpling soup is really delicious yet very easy to prepare and this is how I like this soup, with pancit, you can click the link at the bottom for molo soup, I wrote there on how to make the dumplings. The original recipe do not have noodles, but my family like it this way, because we love pancit ( noodles).

Ingredients for 5 servings:
10 pieces molo (cooked)
1/2 kilo pancit ( blanched)
10 cups chicken broth or water
1/2 cup minced carrots
salt and pepper to taste
spring onion for garnishing

Procedure:
1. Saute garlic and onion then add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
2. Add carrots, salt and pepper to taste, just allow to simmer over very low heat so that when we pour the soup over the noodles it's really hot.
3. Divide the pancit into 5 serving bowls, put each bowl with molo and spring onion, then pour the soup.
4. Serve it hot.

You might also like this recipe
Molo Soup

Mely's Kitchen Puto Cheese

This puto cheese is a result of finding out a perfect batter for the puto, I think this one is very good, it's just perfect! I am talking about the batter, because I was not happy with the cheese that's available in my place. I hope you will try this recipe.

Ingredients for 15 medium size Puto:
2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cup fresh milk
1 beaten egg
1 teaspoon butter (soften)
cheddar cheese for toppings

Procedure:
1.Combine the flour, salt, sugar and baking powder then sift it.
2. In a mixing bowl combine together the sifted ingredients, butter. egg and milk then mix very well until the batter is smooth in texture.
3. Fill the puto molder with the batter around 3/4 full then top the cheese and steam for 20 minutes or until done.

4. Let cool before unmolding it then serve it with a smile :-).