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Inspired by a chicken soup called halang-halang, this fish dish is great as a soup or as a main dish. A single 800-gram pompano is enough for three persons. Add cubes of green papaya, chayote or upo (bottle gourd) to make it even more filling. But wait! Isn’t the fish called pampano and not pompano? ... (more)
Speedy and I went to Farmer’s Market in Cubao yesterday to buy panga ng tuna which he later grilled for last night’s dinner. While hopping from fish stall to fish stall looking for the freshest fish with the lowest price, he pointed to these large fish which, by their looks, appeared to be maya-maya (snapper). They were so large and plump (I was so sure their tummies held sacs of roe) and I was really tempted to buy them…
How to make these omelet cupcakes:
Preheat the oven to 375oF.
Lightly brush 10 cupcake tins with vegetable oil (I used silicone cups so I skipped this part).
Chop a large onion and 2 bell peppers. Saute in a tablespoonful of vegetable oil until they start to turn soft, about 3 minutes.
Beat 6 eggs in a large bowl. Stir in a jar of well-drained sardines in oil…
I don’t enjoy my bangus (milkfish) unless it comes with the belly. To be more precise, the fat in the belly. I’ve been scouring the web for health information on bangus belly fat and found nothing. There is an article in Medscape Today, however, that mentions a study that says fish fat may help fight against Alzheimer’s Disease.
The traditional version of this classic fish, egg and rice breakfast uses bangus marinated in vinegar, garlic, salt and chili peppers. I find it too strong for breakfast. I prefer the fish lightly salted…
It’s really funny when I hear people argue that ordering chicken nuggets, or a MacChicken sandwich, is healthier than ordering a burger. At the very least, burgers are made with ground beef and you can see the beef. If too many extenders are added, you can taste and see them. Not as easy with chicken nuggets since they are coated in batter and breading. And once dunked into those highly flavored sauces, what chicken flavor is there left to taste? And after I realized that chicken nuggets were not made from chicken fillets but, rather from processed chicken meat to which a lot of fat has been added to keep them moist, we stopped buying them and I started making chicken nuggets at home. Okay, they’re still fried but, at least, we know what exactly we’re putting in our mouths and stomachs.
Asian breakfast. Fried rice that has everything in it — seafood, vegetables, eggs and rice, of course. Cooks in 15 minutes, minus preparation time. To save time — precious, precious time especially during the morning rush — I use frozen shrimps which has been shelled and cleaned. You can buy them in supermarkets. The tuna that I used for this fried rice is a whole fillet, the kind used for sashimi. Carrots and beans go well with fried rice since they retain their texture and shape despite the tossing and stirring. Broccoli florets, cauliflower, peas and mushrooms are also good choices.
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It’s convenient to buy frozen fish fillets but when there’s an opportunity to go to Farmer’s Market for good-quality fresh fish, I prefer to buy a whole slab and have it prepared according to my specifications. For instance, I chose the tail end of a salmon and had it weighed…
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