my Tuna Paella Filled and Grilled Squid

There was this time I left alone at home and nothing to do. Tamad kumain and tamad din maglinis. Wala akong ginawa kundi manood ng TV. And I always end up watching cooking episodes especially in QTV (we don't have cable TV at home).  One of the recipe caught my attention is Sarap at home's San Marino Tuna Paella Stuffed and Grilled Squid. You can view the details at http://www.wmn.ph/article/1591/tuna-paella-filled-and-grilled-squid.

My own San Marino Tuna Paella Filled and Grilled Squid. Went to the grocery and bought everything I need.  I followed the recipe, well, not exactly, I added some chopped garlic and onions. And, instead of lemon, I used calamansi. I didn't threw the fats from the squid.. dagdag flavor sa paella.

                        

Tonight's dinner: DIY Tortilla

I bought a frozen tortilla in a grocery the other day.. thinking of california maki twister of KFC.  so, why not DIY tortilla for dinner. 

Tonight's Dinner.  

Stripped some cucumber. prepared some lettuce. stripped green pepper. saute some stripped beef with little soy sauce, sugar, and worcestershire (you can also painit some left over foods in your fridge). sliced onion. riped mango. mayonaise, pepper, some cream for the sauce. wasabi (for my california maki twist). Heat the frozen tortilla in a non-stick pan (sprinkled little flour para maiwasan dumikit sa pan) Served everything on the table... and Do-It-Yourself Tortilla!! 

Ang masaya dito ay kahit paiba-iba ng ang ipalaman mo sa tortilla pwede. Be creative to satisfy your own taste!!  Tortilla is originated in Mexico but tonight's Tortilla is mixed asian or mixed of everything.  Thus, one thing I loved about cooking is you can experiment and experiment!! 

HomeCooked: (Lotsa'f tomatoes in the fridge)

"Lots of Tomatoes in the fridge".. ang status ko kanina sa FB. Comment ni ahya, gawin salsa. Parang marami ata para sa salsa lang. Kaya i cooked kinamatis na baboy. Simple recipe para sa isang may simpleng buhay na tulad ko.

Kinamatis na Baboy

What we need: Tomatoes, Garlic, and Pork
What to do: Slice tomatoes, tanggalin ang mga buto (seeds). Slice into strips ang Pork. Minced ang bawang. Igisa ang bawang sa maiinit na mantika. tapos ilagay ang baboy. lagyan ng konting patis (fish sauce) at paminta. kapag half cook na ang baboy tsaka ilagay ang kamatis. Simmer hanggang sa lumambot na o soggy ang kamatis at baboy. Salt and Pepper to taste. Pwede nang ihanda sa hapag-kainan.

Simple lang di ba?   para naman sa Salsa na suggest ni Ahya. Gumawa ako ng Tomato-Mango Salsa.

Combine: Tomatoes (nalinisan na, natanggal ang mga buto), ripe mango, slice in strips, mince onion and garlic, and sili (siling espada lang meron sa ref). Lagyan ng mga 1 teaspoon na vinegar/sukang puti at paminta. Chilled


Viola!! may Tomato-Mango Salsa na! Saktong sakto, masarap ipartner sa pritong bangus bukas ng umaga!

Let's eat!!

HomeCooked: Peanut Butter Ampalaya

Ampalaya (bow)!

Ampalaya o Bitter Melon, sa salitnag Ingles, ay hindi gusto nang iba dahil sobrang pait nitong lasa. Sabi ng ilan nakakabuti daw ito sa mga taong may sakit na diabetes. nakakatulong daw ito magpababa ng blood sugar level ng tao.

Hindi alam ng ilan ito ang paborito kong gulay.  Ang recipe na ito ay itinuro ng isang kaibigan na vegetarian. may kontiii lang akong binago.

My Favorite, Ampalaya w/ Peanut Butter Sauce

Ingrediets:

      Ampalaya

      Dried Mushroom, washed and soaked in hot water

      Garlic, Chopped

      Peanut Butter, any brand

Cut the ampalaya in medium size, hwag tanggalin ang buto. Set aside, ang iba hinuhugasan ito sa tubig na may asin para ma-lessen un pait. but i like mine naturally bitter.

Cut the mushroom in strips. marinate it with soy sauce (of course, silver swan kami, haha) and konting brown sugar.

Heat oil (konti lang). Saute marinated mushroom until dry. Set aside.

Saute garlic until brown then put amplaya. Until cooked (para medyo crispy). Add water if necessary. When cooked reduce heat of the stove then add peanut butter. salt and pepper to taste...

Serve in plate, topped with our mushrooms.

Viola!!

mas masarap ang pagkain kung may kasalo. Kain tayo!!

HomeCooked: Sauteed Prawns

Simple recipe for my simple life.

I always admire moms who can cook. Especially, my gwama and my mom.  I remember na tuwing may family reunion niluluto 'to ni gwama. So my mom taught this simple recipe to me when I was in grade school. I never thought it was this simple back then.

Sauteed Prawns


Saute ginger (love the aroma of ginger, kaya marami akong nilagay) in hot oil. Add the prawns. Instead of using ordinary water, use 7-up or Sprite soda. Simmer until prawns are cooked.

For the sauce; Combine cane vinegar, half teaspoon of seasoning, and chopped garlic. Viola!!
Happy Eating!!






"He who eats alone chokes alone."
Arab Proverb, H. L. Mencken