Pork Sinigang Recipe

Sinigang na Baboy

( Rachel's Recipe )

 

Sinigang is a Filipino soup or stew characterized by its sour and savory flavor most often associated with tamarind (sampalok). It is one of the popular viands in Philippine cuisine.

( source  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinigang )

 I would say "  pork sinigang" is one of my comfort food. This is one of my favorite food during rainy or cold season aside from Binignit.

 Me and my circle of friends enjoyed pork sinigang most with fish sauce on the side..just so perfect together.. wonder why I'm drooling right now..hahaha

This recipe is from my friend Rachel, she loved to make sinigang for everyone, I call it her specialty, although we do change it a little bit by adding spinach instead of bokchoy or petchay. This sour soup is just so perfect for friends get together, potluck party and for the whole family to enjoy. Rachel don't mind sharing her delicious sinigang. I'll promise you, you won't disappointed how good is it. C'mon let's start cooking!

Note: 

-Used whatever parts of pork you like and vegetables like green beans, peppers, eggplant and much more.

- adjust the sour taste according to your liking:)

Ingredients:

Pork- cut into chunk pieces ( I used pork belly )

Tomato

Petchay/ Bokchoy- (I used spinach)

Onion

Salt and Pepper

Knorr Sinigang Mix/ Mama Sita's sinigang mix

Water

 Directions:
1.) In large pot, bring the cut chunk pork to boil, Let it simmer until the pork is tender for about 45 minutes.
2.) Add the tomatoes, knorr sinigang mix and taste according to your preference. Cover for 5 minutes
3.) Add the spinach, salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the stove.
4.) Best when serve hot along with rice. Enjoy!

Grilled Pork Teriyaki

Grilled Pork Teriyaki

The last couple days, I've been thinking about grilled food. So, when hubby and the kids want some pork chop for dinner, that's where the Grilled Pork Teriyaki come to place. This is the simplest pork recipe I've ever made aside from Boiled Pork, the only essential ingedient to this dish is the teriyaki marinade which can be found in any grocery store. I used the Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade but Mama Sita's brand is delicious as well. I'm a big fan of this dish, not only its easy to make but also just simply delicious.

 Perfect for family get together, potluck party or just an ordinary meal for the whole family. Teriyaki marinade is also best used on chicken and beef, So used whatever you have in hand. Let's start cooking!!:)

Ingredients:

Pork chops

Teriyaki Marinade- (I used Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade)

Salt n Pepper

lemon zest

finely chopped garlic

Finely chopped onion

 Note: To avoid the meat from drying out, let it rest for couple minutes before slicing.

Directions:

1.) Combine all the ingredients in large container and marinate for like 3 hours, for best result marinate over night is recommended.

2.) Heat up your grill, throw the pork chop and let it cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until cooked.

3.) Put the cooked pork chop on the plate, cover with aluminum foil. Let it set for couple minutes.

4.) Slice the cooked pork, serve it with rice or any side dish you like. ENJOY!

Have a happy weekend everyone!:)

Chicken Empanada Recipe

Chicken Empanada Recipe

Little introduction what Empanada all about.
 Empanadas are made by folding dough or bread around stuffing, which usually consists of a variety of meat, cheese, huitlacoche, vegetables or fruits, among others.

 Filipino empanadas usually contain ground beef, pork or chicken, potatoes, chopped onions, and raisins (somewhat similar to the Cuban picadillo) in a somewhat sweet, wheat flour bread. There are two kinds available: the baked sort and the flaky fried type. ( source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empanada )

I never made Chicken Empanada before, I just felt that its so hard to make and the process takes forever! but I love this dish!. So, when my friend Cherry came over one time, we decided to make this all time favorite filipino empanada. Guess what? It's easier than I thought.. ( hahaha) I have no idea that the process is just as simple as eating this empanada.( wink)
Chicken Empanada is just perfect meal itself, you have this crunchy bite, flaky, sweet, meaty. All yummy goodness explosion in your mouth at once, and that's the reason why I love chicken empanada.C'mon let start cooking..:)

The Dough

3 cups all purpose flour

1 stick or 1/2 cup cold butter

4 teaspoon sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 cup water

1/2 tsp. baking soda

Directions:
1.) In large bowl combine the flour, butter, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Mix until well combine;
Note: Make sure the butter is incorporated on the dry mixture.
2.) Add the water, mix well and knead the dough in clean surface. 
3.) Let it stand for 10 minutes, divide the dough into 18 little balls. Set aside;

The Filling Mixture

Note:Frozen or fresh peas in MUST on making empanada. It just happen I don't have it the time I made my empanada..:)
- Cut your chicken and vegetables into small cubed.

Ingredients:
1 chicken breast
1 medium size potato
1 big carrot
1/2 cup peas ( I don't have it on hand )
1/4 cup raisin
Oil
Onion
Salt and Pepper- to taste

Directions:
1.) Put oil in large pan sauteed the onion until translucent.  Add the chicken cooked until golden brown.
2.) Add the vegetables, raisin and salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for 10 minutes or until everything is cooked.
3.) Let the filling mixture cool completely. 
NOTE: Adjust the seasoning and taste to your preference and liking.:)

The making of Chicken Empanada

* Now that, we have the dough and the mixture filing. Let start making the Chicken Empanada.
1.) Preheat the oven at 350 degrees.

1.) Using rolling pin, roll the dough onto clean surface until form a circle. Do it until everything is DONE. Next,  Fill each rolled dough with the filling mixture about 1 spoonful.

2.) Fold the dough in half, and then seal the dough by pinching and folding the edges on the Empanada. Just like the photo above.:) 

3.) Put the Empanada into greased baking pan, brush the top with egg white mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

4.) Cool completely before eating. Enjoy and Share with your friends and family.