Ingredients : 3 lb. fish fillets 1 cup flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper pinch cayenne pepper 1 bay leaf, crushed 1/4 tsp. oregano 1 egg, well beaten 1/3 cup water 2 cups oil, for frying Cooking Procedures : To make the batter: combine the flour, baking soda, salt, pepper, cayenne, bay leaf and oregano in a bowl. Add the egg and water and stir to blend. In a large skillet, heat oil. Dip fish fillets into the batter and gently fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Transfer to a serving […] Read more »
Braised Pork Loin in Tomato Sauce
Serve this pork roast’s rich sauce with the meat. Amount of tomatoes needed will depend on how many will fit in your casserole dish. Ingredients : 6 garlic cloves 4 lb. boneless centre-cut pork loin 16 black peppercorns 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 large onion, finely diced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup dry white wine about 12 ripe plum tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped (with skin still on) 1 tbsp. fresh oregano, finely chopped 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1-1/2 cups vegetable stock 5 to 6 sprigs fresh parsley Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare an oven-proof braising […] Read more »
Meal Idea
Grilled Pork Chops In Adobo
The secret to grilling pork chops is to grill on medium-low heat so the chops stay juicy instead of drying out. The adobo marinade is a fragrant paste of garlic, herbs, cumin and sour citrus juice used extensively in Latin America. Serve the chops topped with tomato chutney. Ingredients : 1 tbsp. chopped garlic 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. chopped fresh oregano (or 1/4 tsp. dried) 1 tsp. paprika 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tbsp. olive oil 4 rib or loin pork chops (about 1 inch thick) salt and freshly ground pepper Cooking Procedures : In a bowl, combine garlic, cumin, […] Read more »
Filipino Cuisine Recipes
Stuffed-Herb Pork Roast
When we think “roast”, we most commonly refer to beef, but that need not be the case. A pork roast is a fine and economical way to feed a large crowd. Boneless cuts also do especially well for serving a crowd. Roasted lamb is always a treat. And while they are all called “roasts”, they really don’t even have to be cooked uncovered to qualify. Tougher cuts do wondrously well when braised in a pot with stock or wine. The recipe below is delicious, lean roast that doesn’t produce many drippings. But, if you’d like to serve it with gravy, […] Read more »
Quick and Easy Recipe
Southwestern Pork Stew
Ingredients : 4 tsp. olive oil, divided 1 lb. lean stewing pork, cut into (2 cm) cubes 2 medium onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 tsp. chili powder 1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves 1 tsp. ground cumin 3/4 tsp. salt (optional) 1/2 tsp. hot pepper flakes 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken stock 1 can (796 mL) tomatoes, including juice, chopped 2 bell peppers (assorted colors), cubed 2 cups frozen corn kernels 1 can (540 mL) kidney beans (or black beans), drained and rinsed chopped cilantro (optional) Cooking Procedures : In a Dutch oven or a […] Read more »