Pan Grilled Stuffed Squid

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

6 large	Squid
2 medium	Tomatoes (chopped)
1 large	Onion (chopped)
1/3 tsp	Ground black pepper
1 tsp	Fried garlic
1 tsp	Soy sauce
6 pieces	Toothpick

Procedures

Clean the squid by gently removing the cuttlebone (transparent feather-like structure) and the ink. Combine tomatoes, onion, ground black pepper, fried garlic and soy sauce in a bowl. Mix well. Put the mixture inside the squid body and seal it using a toothpick. Pan grill the squid over high heat for about 2-3 minutes each side. Do not overcook. This will make the squid rubbery. Serve hot and enjoy eating!

Fried Shark Steak

Makes 3 servings

Ingredients

400 grams	Shark Steak
1/3 tsp	Salt
1/3 tsp	Ground black pepper
2 tbsp	Cooking oil

Procedures

Rub salt and ground black pepper on both sides of the shark steak. Put in the oil on the pan over high heat. Cook each side of the shark steak for about 2-3 minutes for thin slices or 4-5 minutes for thick slices. Do not overcook. This will make the shark steak dry and rubbery. Serve hot and enjoy eating!

Ginisang Ampalaya (Sauteed Bitter Gourd)

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 medium	Ampalaya/bitter gourd (cut into thin slices)
2 medium	Tomatoes (chopped)
2 pieces	Eggs (beaten)
1 medium	Onion (chopped)
1/2 tsp	Garlic (chopped)
1/3 tsp	Ground black pepper
2 tbsp	Fish sauce
2 tbsp	Cooking oil
1/2 cup	Cooking oil

Procedures

Saute garlic, onion and tomatoes. Put in the ampalaya and water and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the fish sauce and ground black pepper. Mix well. Add the eggs with constant stirring. Cook for 2 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy eating!

Chicken Curry

Makes 5-6 servings

Ingredients

1 kg	Chicken (cut into serving size)
1 medium	Potato (cut into wedges)
1 medium	Carrot (cut into wedges)
200 ml	Coconut milk
1 medium	Onion (chopped)
1 tsp	Garlic (chopped)
1/3 tsp	Ground black pepper
2 tbsp	Fish sauce
2 tbsp	Cooking oil
2 1/2 cups	Water

Procedures

Saute garlic and onion. Put in the chicken and pan fry for 5 minutes. Add the ground black pepper and fish sauce. Pour the coconut milk and water and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the potatoes and carrots and cook for 5 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy eating!

Pan Grilled Pork Chop

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

500 grams	Pork chop (about 6 slices, used shoulder butt for this recipe)
6 pieces	Calamansi (small lime)
1/2 cup	Soy sauce
1/2 tsp	Ground black pepper
1/2 tsp	Chopped garlic

Procedures

Combine all the ingredients. Marinate the pork chop overnight. Grill the pork chop over medium heat using a grill pan. Cook each side for about 8-10 minutes. Thicker slices require more cooking time. Great served with mixed vegetables. Enjoy eating!

Beef Mechado

Makes 4-5 servings

Ingredients

500 grams	Beef (cut into cubes)
1 large	Potato (cut into wedges)
1 large	Carrot (cut into wedges)
2 medium	Tomatoes (chopped, optional)
1/2 cup	Tomato sauce
30 grams	Cheese (grated, optional)
2 tbsp	Soy sauce
1 medium	Onion (chopped)
1/2 tsp	Garlic (chopped)
1/3 tsp	Ground black pepper
1/3 tsp	Salt
1 tbsp	Sugar
3 pieces	Calamansi or small lime (optional)
3 pieces	Bay leaves
2 tbsp	Cooking oil
4 cups	Water

Procedures

Heat the pan over medium heat then add the cooking oil. Saute garlic, onion and tomatoes. Add the beef and cook for 5 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, soy sauce, cheese, calamansi, bay leaves, sugar, ground black pepper and water. Let boil and simmer for 70-80 minutes or until the beef is tender. Add water if necessary. Put in the carrots and potatoes. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy eating!

Chicken Pandan

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 kg	Boneless chicken (cut into small cubes)
1 pack	Pandan leaves
2 cups	Cooking oil

Marinade

3 tsp	Soy sauce
2 tbsp	Oyster sauce
100 ml	Coconut milk
1/2 tsp	Salt
1/2 tsp	Ground black pepper
1 tsp	Sugar
1/2 tsp	Garlic (chopped)
4 pieces	Calamansi (Small Lime)
1 thumb size	Ginger (cut into strips)

Procedures

Marinate the chicken overnight with soy sauce, oyster sauce, coconut milk, ginger, calamansi, sugar, salt, ground black pepper and chopped garlic. Cut the pandan leaves crosswise. Wrap the chicken and close it using a toothpick. Fry the chicken pandan for about 4-5 minutes each side over medium heat. Enjoy eating!

Pork Burger Steak with Mixed Vegetables

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

Burger Patty

250 grams	Minced pork
1/2 medium	Onion (finely chopped)
1 tbsp	Worcestershire sauce
1/3 tsp	Ground black pepper
1/2 tsp	Salt
1 piece	Egg
1/4 cup	All-purpose flour
1 cup	Cooking oil

Mushroom Sauce with Mixed Vegetables

1 cup	Frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn and green peas)
1/2 cup	Mushroom
1/2 medium	Onion (chopped)
1 tsp	Garlic (chopped)
1 piece	Pork bouillon cube
1 tbsp	Soy sauce
1/4 tsp	Ground black pepper
1/2 cup	Fresh milk
50 grams	Butter
2 tbsp	Corn flour (diluted in 1/2 cup of water)
1 1/2 cups	Water

Procedures

In a mixing bowl combine pork, onion, Worcestershire sauce, ground black pepper and salt. Add the egg and flour and mix well. Form into burger patties. Fry the burger patties becomes brown. Set aside. On a sauce pan, melt the butter then add the mushroom. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the water and pork bouillon cube. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the ground black pepper, soy sauce and fresh milk. Simmer for 2 minutes. Pour the diluted corn flour and stir constantly. On a separate pan, sauté garlic and onion. Add the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for 10 minutes. Pour the mushroom sauce and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the burger patties. Serve hot and enjoy eating!

Beef with Broccoli and Carrots in Oyster Sauce

Makes 5-6 servings

Ingredients

300 grams	Ground beef
500 grams	Broccoli (chopped)
2 medium	Carrots (cut into thin slices)
2 tbsp	Soy sauce
1/2 cup	Oyster sauce
1 medium	Onion (chopped)
1/2 tsp	Garlic (chopped)
1/3 tsp	Ground black pepper
1 cup	Water

Procedures

Heat oil in a pan. Saute garlic and onion. Put in the ground beef and cook until it turns to brown. Add the ground black pepper, soy sauce, oyster sauce and water. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add the carrots and cook for 3 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook for another 3 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy eating!