Sawsawang Bagoong Isda

Ang mga Filipino ay mahilig kumain ng may sawsawan, at isa sa ginagawang sawsawan ay ang bagoong na isda lalo na ang katas nito, nilalagyan ng sili at kalamansi, ganyan lang kasimple at siguadong lalong sasarap ang isasawsaw mong ulam, lalo na ang inihaw na talong at mga nilagang gulay :-).
Ano ang gusto mong isawsaw dito kabayan?

Beef Ampalaya

Simple and easy ampalaya dish.

Ingredients for 5 servings:

1/2 kilo bitter melon (amplaya)

3 cloves garli

1 onion

1/4 kilo beef

3 tablespoons oyster sauce

3/4 cup water

salt and pepper to taste

Ampalaya-bitter melon

Procedure:

1. Saute the garlic and onion then add the beef and simmer until the pinkish color is gone.

2. Add the water and simmer the beef until tender, then increase the heat and add the ampalaya, stir until half cooked, then add the oyster sauce and ground pepper, then stir until done. Add salt if necessary.

3. Serve it hot.

Kuih Sagu

Kuih sagu or sago cake is popular in Malaysia and other neighboring countries, this is very easy to make and delicious. Here is my simple way of making it.

Ingredients:
 1/4 kilo any color  sago (cooked according to packaging procedure) drained
1/4 kilo sugar
4 pieces pandan leaves
1/4 kilo grated coconut
1 cup water
pinch of salt

Procedure:
1. In a pot put the water, sugar and pandan leaves then boil until it become syrup, then turn off the heat, remove the pandan leaves then add the cooked sago and stir well until fully mixed.

2. Grease an 8 inches pan then pour the tapioca with syrup and stem for 30 minutes.
3. Mix the grated coconut and salt .
4. When the sago is done let cool and cut into small pieces then roll over the grated coconut.

5. Serve with a smile :-).

Basil Parmesan Oven-Grilled Flatbread

Here is a simple idea to be used as a snack or as a side to soup or salad.  Prepared flatbreads are more common these days in higher end grocery stores, and you can also use pitas or 'naan' for this recipe.

This recipe demonstrates the use of our Basil Parmesan Oil, but any of our oils will do, especially our Pastamoré Rosemary with Roasted Garlicor our Pastamoré Meyer Lemon Olive Oil. 

 ingredients

• one package flatbread
• a leafy herb such as Italian parsley, cilantro or basil, chopped & to taste
• Pastamoré Basil Parmesan Dipping Oil
• course sea salt, to taste
• freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 350°. Using a purchased flatbread or ‘naan’ (pictured is a Safeway brand), drizzle/brush a small amount of Pastamoré Basil Parmesan Oil over the surface. If you have a leftover herb in the fridge, chopped and sprinkle on top (we used Italian parsley here). 

For more richness add a generous sprinkle of Parmesan. Last, add a pinch of course salt for texture and flavor, and a grind of black pepper. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden. Cut into random triangles and serve.
 

Nature's Best Beef Stew

A beef stew cooked with 100 % natural spices, I used fresh tomatoes for this recipe, an excellent flavored stew that you will surely like. Healthy and yummy.

Ingredients for 5 servings:
1/2 kilo beef (tnderloin)
4 cloves garlic
1 onion
3 big tomatoes
2 potatoes
2 carrots
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon atsuete powder ( annatto)
3 cups water
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:
1. Saute the garlic and onion then add the tomatoes and saute until soften.

2. Add the atsuete powder and stir well, then add the beef and simmer until the pinkish color is gone.
3. Add the water and bring to a boil, then simmer the beef until tender.
4. Add the carrots and potatoes then simmer until tender. Add salt and pepper to taste then the bread crumbs to thicken the sauce and simmer until done.
5. Serve it hot.