Sago with Corn and Raisin Salad


Simple, affordable and delicious! :-).

Ingredients:
1/2  kilo sago ( cook and wash well, then drain)
2 cans corn kernel (drained)
3 cans condensed milk ( 390 grams each can)
2 cans all purpose cream (300 grams each can)
1/2  litro fresh milk
raisins as needed


Procedure:
1. Combine all the ingredients until fully mixed, refrigerate before serving.



How to Prepare a Couscous Salad

Couscous is a staple food of North African cuisine and voted as the third-favourite dish of French people in 2011 in a study by TNS Sofres for magazine Vie Pratique Gourmand, and the first in the east of France. 
Source: Wikipedia

I used instant couscous for this salad, instant couscous can be used by just soaking it with warm water.

Ingredients for 20 servings
300 grams couscous
1 big zucchini
2 big eggplant
1 big yellow bell pepper
1 big green Bell pepper
1 cup dried tomato ( sliced)
1 cup green peas
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon




Procedure:
1. Dice all the vegetables, sprinkle with olive oil,  then put in the a pre-heated oven for 10 minutes at 200C.
2. While roasting the veggies, soak the instant couscous in warm water for 5-10 minutes then drain.






Dried Tomatoes
3. Combine all the ingredients and mix well, sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and pepper then stir until fully mixed. Serve and enjoy.










How to Make Macaroons For Sale Version


Lately I have received emails asking me ideas of recipes that's easy and affordable to make to earn extra income. I think macaroons is the right dish to start, so I formulated a recipe for 1 kilo of desiccated coconut and here it is.


Ingredients for 160 pieces macaroons:
1 kilo desiccated coconut (no sugar)
8 eggs
3 big cans condensed Milk (380 grams each can)

small muffin paper cups (200 pieces)

Procedure:
1. Combine all the ingredients until evenly mixed.
2. Fill each paper cups with a good amount of the coconut mixture.
3. Bake in a pre-heated oven for 6 minutes or until golden brown at 180C.



4. When done, remove immediately and allow to cool. You can pack in a nice containers for a good price :-) .  This one is ready to be delivered for a friend's birthday, my gift for the occasion :)



How to Cook Shrimp Tempura Perfectly

I posted already the recipe of shrimp tempura, but in this post I will reveal a secret on how to cook it perfectly, yes, just like a pro :-).

Ingredients for 3 servings:
15 pieces medium size shrimps ( de-shelled and cleaned)
1 tablespoons lemon or calamansi juice
1/2 cup flour
2 beaten eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs ( Panko)
salt and pepper to taste


Procedure:
1. Butterfly the shrimps by cutting at the back side, then 

sprinkle with calamansi or lemon juice, salt and pepper to 

taste, mix well. Roll over the flour.


2. Dip in a beaten egg.
3. Roll over the Panko, this kind of crumbs will give the shrimp tempura a perfect result.
4. Deep fry until done then remove from the oil and let rest on a paper towel to remove excess oil. Serve and enjoy.


Panko is a flaky bread crumb used in Japanese cuisine as a crunchy coating for fried foods.