Ingredients : 2 large eggplants 1 tbsp. parsley, chopped 1 tsp. oregano 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs 1 onion, chopped finely salt and pepper 1 tbsp. olive oil oil, for frying Cooking Procedures : Slice the eggplants crosswise. Combine parsley, oregano, breadcrumbs, onion, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix 1 tbsp. oil into the crumb mixture. Stir to blend. Coat or spread crumb mixture onto eggplant slices. Heat oil in a skillet. Gently fry the eggplant slices until rich golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Transfer to a serving platter and serve hot. Read more »
Stuffed Eggplants
Ingredients : 4 firm eggplants 2 large onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. chopped parsley 2 tbsp. ground pork 6 tomatoes, chopped salt and pepper 1/2 tbsp. sugar 4 whole tomatoes 2 tbsp. olive oil Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare a baking dish. Set aside. Halve the eggplants and remove the ends. Scoop out the centers from the eggplants and sprinkle the shells with salt. Let the shells stand for a few minutes. Wash the shells with cold water and wipe dry. Sauté the eggplant shells in frying pan until just soft. Remove from pan […] Read more »
Healthy Eating Recipes
Kare-Kare
Ingredients : 2-1/2 lb. oxtail (or pork hocks), cut in 2″ lengths 2 tbsp. oil 1 tsp. achuete powder (achuete seeds or achuete water, optional) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, sliced 1 tsp. salt 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed 1 eggplant, cut into pieces 1/2 lb. pechay, trimmed and cut plain or sautéed bagoong Cooking Procedures : If using achuete water, soak 1 tbsp.achuete seeds in water for 30 minutes. Squeeze seeds between your thumb and finger tips until the water turns red. Strain and set aside. Use the achuete water together with or after pouring the broth (see #2 instruction below). Or […] Read more »