MISUA AT SAYOTE

Its easy to prepare actually this one is very affordable and very cheap in a budget. We used to prepare it when we really out of money specially when those time that my salary is not enough or would say we need to tighten our belt. So, this one is we prepare for dinner or lunch. Easy to cook and healthy as well. Make a try I' am sure you can save a lot !

Okay lets start, Here's What You Need :

Misua ( around 2 bundles will do )

1/2 onion, finely sliced into half-moons

2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

equal amount of ginger,cut in small matchsticks

sayote around 2 pieces

Here's How to Make It:

1. Saute the garlic in oil then add onion and ginger. When onion turns translucent, add the stock or water along with salt or patis and pepper to taste. Bring to boil.

2. Add the sayote ( cut in 1 in squares or to your liking ) and simmer soup until sayote is tender.

3. Add the misua and stir, being careful not to let the misua get stuck to each other ( otherwise you get a nice sticky ricey mess ). Allow to sit for a couple of minutes.  

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Ukoy Recipe

Ukoy is one of know here in the Philippines because its so cheap and budget type. I love it as its easy and very simple to prepare. Actually, the ingredients is so cheap but the taste is really good. Here's how to make it hope you able to try now!

Here's How To Make It :

1 cup bean sprouts

a few dried boiled shrimps

1 tsp salt

1 cup shrimps liquor ( shrimps juice from mashing shrimps by mortar and pestle or by food processor

1 cup corn starch or rice flour

1 onion, chopped

achuete seeds

2 eggs, well beaten

oil for frying

vinegar, pepper, garlic and salt

Here's how to make it:

1. Dissolve corn starch or rice flour in about 1/4 cup water

    with achuete for coloring

2. Mix thoroughly starch-mixture, then add salt, shrimp liquor, onion and well-beaten egg until a smooth batter is obtain.

3. Add bean sprouts. Heat oil in a deep frying pan and pour about 1/4 cup of the batter at a time. Gather all particles together and lay pieces of boiled shrimps on the surface.

4. Fry until golden brown. Drain and serve with vinegar-garlic sauce.

Enjoy the recipe, its simple and so easy to prepare! 

  

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GINATAANG KALABASA

GINATAANG KALABASA is a healthy food you should prepare for you family. Squash or Kalabasa in tagalog is good for the eyes as it have a vitamin A. Not just that it have more minerals that good for your health and of course a great for diet. In our province we used to plant squash in our yard that is why cooking it is such so easy for me. So, make a try of this yummy Recipe for you family! 

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED:

1 kilo squash, cut into cubes

1/4 kilo shrimps, shelled 

3 piece tomatoes, diced

2 onions, chopped

1 head garlic, minced

2 tablespoon of ginger root, crushed and minced

4 tablespoons of shrimp paste ( bagoong )

2 cups coconut milk

1 cups coconut cream ( kakang gata )

2 cups chicken stock

2 tablespoons of fish sauce ( patis )

Here's How To Make It:

1. On a big pan, heal oil. Saute garlic, onions until light brown then add ginger, cook until onion become translucent. 

2. Add the tomatoes, squash, chicken stock, shrimps paste and the coconut milk. Let boil then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the liquid has reduced and the squash become tender.

3. Add the coconut cream, long chili peppers and the shrimps. Bring again to a boil and simmer for a few more minutes. Serve hot with plain rice.

See, its easy to prepare and to cook! Don't hesitate to try it because it is health and budget type for your family!

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POTATO-CARROT SOUP

Because its raining sue to typhoon Ruby, this recipe is one thing that I highly recommend for you to prepare because to reduce the cold you feel. This one I' am sure you will love as I love it as well. Simple and not that expensive then so easy to prepare, why not try it and make our family happy with you new recipe in the table. Have a great day and stay safe, prepare this one and stay chill !

Here's what you need:

1/4 cup butter

2 chicken bouillon cubes

3 cup raw potatoes

1 tsp. celery salt to taste

1 1/3 cup evaporated milk

1 tbsp. flour 

1 medium onion, chopped 

3 cup boiling water

3 carrots, diced

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 bay leaf

salt, if needed to taste

2/3 cup water

Here's How To Make It:

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan, add onion and saute until browned.

2. Dissolve bouillon cubes in 3 cups of boiling water. Add to the onions along with the potatoes and carrots.

3. Add bay leaf, salt, celery and pepper to taste.

4. Simmer over low heat until potatoes are tender. Stir in evaporated milk.

5. Blend 2/3 cup water with flour; stir into soup. Heat and stir until slightly thickened.  

So that's it I hope you make a try of this one and please don't hesitate to leave a comment. Happy cooking and stay safe ! 

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CREAMY VEGETABLE LASAGNA

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This recipe is good for special occasion, you can prepare this one for Birthday, anniversary or this coming Christmas. Enjoy it and make a try then empress your family and love one!

Ingredients;

2 cups of carrots, thinly sliced

2 cups of mushrooms, sliced

1 cup of Zucchini, finely chopped

1 teaspoon of oregano

1 teaspoon of basil

12 lasagna noddles

1/2 cup of all-purpose flour

10 ounces of frozen and thawed spinach

2 cups of milk

1 cup of Parmesan cheese

1 cup of ricotta cheese

1 cup of cottage cheese

3 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese

salt and pepper

Fresh parsley

Here's How To Make It:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish

3. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the noddles and cook for 7 to 10 minutes until noodles are al dente. Drain noodles and set aside.

4. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic and onions, then the carrots, mushrooms, and zucchini. Saute for five minutes.

5. In a medium saucepan, whisk flour and milk together.Cook mixture until thick, stirring constantly. Cook to boiling. Add pepper and salt to taste. Stir in 1/2 cup of Parmesan Cheese, then thawed spinach. Remove from heat.

6. In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and cottage cheese. Place three drain noddles in a pan to form a layer. Top with the spinach mixture, then add layer of cheese mixture followed by vegetables and mozzarella cheese.

7. Place three more noddles and repeat process. End with a layer of noddles. Top with Parmesan cheese.

8. Baked for 35 to 40 minutes or until top is brown. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and remove pan from oven and serve.

    

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