In the Philippines, cubes of kesong puti, made from carabao milk, are often used as topping. Traditionally, the rice cake is baked in clay ovens with glowing charcoal under and above the cake. Ingredients : 2 cups all-purpose flour (or rice flour) 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1-1/4 cups coconut milk 1/4 cup grated (sharp) cheddar cheese 2 tbsp. melted butter 2 tbsp. sugar 1/2 cup grated fresh coconut Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line with wax paper, or banana leaves, the bottoms of two 8″ layer baking pans. In a bowl, […] Read more »
Adobong Manok sa Gata (Coconut Milk Chicken Adobo)
Ingredients : 1 lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces 1/3 cup white vinegar 2 to 3 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. crushed garlic salt to taste 1/4 tsp. pepper (or 1 tsp. peppercorn) water 3/4 cup coconut milk chili pepper 1 tbsp. oil Cooking Procedures : In a deep skillet, brown chicken in oil. Combine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, salt (to taste) and pepper (or peppercorn). Stir to blend and then add into the brown chicken. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and allow simmering uncovered for about 10 minutes. If the sauce is reduced add about 1/2 cup water. Cover and […] Read more »
Bicol Express
Ingredients : 4 cups chili pepper, seeded and sliced 1 tbsp. salt 2 cups thin coconut milk 1-1/2 to 2 cups fresh alamang (tiny shrimps) 1/2 lb. pork belly, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium-sized onion, minced salt to taste 1 cup thick coconut cream Cooking Procedures : Soak chilis in water with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes and then rinse thoroughly. Drain. In a skillet, mix thin coconut milk, alamang, pork, garlic, onion and salt. Bring to a boil, lower heat and then simmer for 10 minutes. Add chilis and cook until half the liquid has evaporated. Pour in thick […] Read more »