Comfort Food #1: Tortang Talong (Eggplant Omelet)

  First on my list as a comfort food is this yummy Tortang Talong (Eggplant Omelet). Since I was a child this is one of my all time favorite dish. It's very simple and tasty. I love the grilled taste of the Eggplant mixed with scrambled egg taste. It's just taste so perfect for me. 


Here's what you'll be needing for this recipe:


4 pcs. Eggplants, average to big size
3 eggs (beaten)
salt and pepper  to taste
oil  for frying




Procedure:


1.Grill eggplants until tender. Set aside.


2. Once the Eggplant is cool, peel off the skins of the eggplant and retain head and the stem. Gently flatten its meat by using a fork. Set aside.


3.In a bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.


4. In a frying pan, heat oil over a medium heat. Dip each Eggplant, one at a time into the egg mixture. Bring the bowl near the frying pan then gently lower the Eggplant onto the heated oil. Pour a small amount of the egg mixture onto the Eggplant while frying if needed. Fry until golden brown on one side then turn over to brown the other side as well.


5. Drain on a paper towel and serve.




Tortang Talong a perfect breakfast dish that your family will love! Best with Ketchup or Philippine Lemon with Fish Sauce. Enjoy!

Meatless Mapo Tofu

 It's raining all day and I'm thinking of a nice dish to keep me a bit warm the whole day. I'm craving for something oriental and healthy. I suddenly thought of a Chinese dish called Mapo Tofu but I'm thinking of having a plain tofu without meat added. So, I experimented on cooking it without meat and I love it!




Here's what you'll be needing for the recipe:


1 pound regular tofu (medium firmness)
1 leek or 3 green onions
1/4 tsp. salt and pepper
1 1/2 tsp. Chinese salted black beans (fermented black beans)
1 clove garlic
2 Tbsp. oil for stir-frying
1  Tbsp. chili-garlic paste
half a cup of stock (chicken broth)
1 Tbsp cornstarch
3 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp light soy sauce


Procedure:


1. Cut the tofu into 1/2 inch square cubes, and drop into boiling water for 2 - 3 minutes. Remove from boiling water and drain. Set aside.


2. Chop leek or green onions into short lengths. Then peel and finely chop the garlic. Set aside.


3. Heat the wok over medium-high to high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil is hot, add the chili-garlic paste and the chopped garlic. Stir-fry until aromatic (for 30 seconds). 


4. Lower the heat and add the Chinese salted black beans and the tofu cubes. Cook over medium heat until the tofu is browned ( around 8 to 10 minutes). Add chicken broth. Stir in the green onion.


5. While cooking, mix cornstarch, water, and soy sauce together. Add to wok and stir gently. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently and simmer for 10 seconds until the sauce becomes thick.


6. Serve. 




This serving is good for 2-4 people




Mapo Tofu a deliciously hot and spicy dish that you and your family will surely love!
Perfect for cold and rainy day.

My Version of Bhindi Masala

  Waking up one day craving for something different so I turn on my computer and start searching for a different yet delicious and healthy dish. I stumble on this dish called Bhindi Masala aka Okra Curry it looks good and Okra being one of my favorite vegetable I totally craved for it. I don't have all the ingredients for the authentic Bhindi Masala so I just improvised and made my own version of it. Guess what? It does taste good! 




Here is my recipe for Bhindi Masala, you'll be needing:


3 bunches of Okra (trim off the head and cut into 1 inch think)
2 tbsp. oil
2 tsp. turmeric powder
2 medium sized onions (chopped)
3 plum tomatoes (sliced)
1 inch sized ginger (grated)
2 cloves garlic (grated)
1 tsp. red chili powder
salt and pepper to taste




Procedure:


1. heat up wok in a medium heat, when hot add oil. Add Okras, stir fry them until half cooked. This process will lessen the sticky texture of the Okra.


2. When the Okras are half cooked, add chopped onions, grated ginger and garlic. Saute for 30 seconds or so. 


3. Add chili powder and turmeric powder. Saute them all together for another 10 seconds.


4. Add the sliced tomatoes then salt and pepper to taste. Saute for another 10 seconds.


5. Serve with rice or naan bread.






This serving is good for 2-3 people.




 Bhindi Masala a very healthy and delicious dish that you'll surely love. It's also great for vegan and people who wants to lose weight. Try it and enjoy!

Potato,Spam and Cheese

 After finishing my job I feel a bit hungry so I rushed down stairs and I saw this lovely gigantic potato sitting on the table. I told myself "This is it!" but I realized having a plain potato with cheese is a bit boring so I checked in my refrigerator to find something nice to add on it and I saw this left over spam and that gave me this brilliant idea of mixing them together in a one epic midnight snack.


Here is my recipe for Mashed boiled potato (slightly coarse) mixed with mashed Spam topped with cheesy goodness. It's easy to prepare and it's very delicious

In this recipe you'll be needing:

1 big potato or 2 medium sized potato

Cheese spread (Chiz Whiz or any brand)

1/4 cup Eden cheese / quick melt cheese (grated)

4 slices of Spam (any luncheon meat/ meat loaf will do)

a pinch of salt

Procedure:

1.Clean your potatoes and remove any black spots if you want to keep the skin but if now just peel your potato. After that placed all the clean potato in a pot and cover the potato with water about an inch. Add a pinch of salt then cover the pot and boil the potato until tender. Big potato takes a long time to boil (about 30-45 minutes) you can cut it into four parts to make it easier to cook.

2. Check your potato if it's cooked by pushing a bamboo skewer or a fork through it. If it slides easily the your potatoes are done. When your potatoes are cooked drain them and transfer to a clean bowl or plate.

3. Mash your potatoes to your desired texture and consistency. After the potatoes, mash your Spam slices as well.

4. Mix your Mashed spam and potatoes together. If it's well mixed transfer to a clean microwavable lunch box. Flatten the surface with a spoon.

5. Add on your cheese spread and spread it evenly with a spoon. Sprinkle Eden cheese / quick melt cheese on top of it then pop it in the microwave oven for 1 minute just to let the grated cheese melt a bit.

6. serve

This serving is good for 2 people.

That's it! What are you waiting for! Try it now!