Classic Braised Lamb Shanks

These are the best lamb shanks ever!  They are slow cooked and end up richly glazed with sauce. Ingredients : 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 4 lamb shanks 2 tsp. chopped freshly rosemary (or 1 tsp. dried) salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup chopped onions 1 tsp. chopped garlic 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 cup red wine 3 cups beef stock 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1 strip orange rind (about 1 inch wide) 2 tbsp. chopped parsley Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 300°F. Heat oil in large casserole over medium-high heat.  Sprikle […] Read more »

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Lumpia Fresh

Ingredients : Lumpia Wrapper 1 egg 1-1/2 cups water 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. oil 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted Lumpia Filling 1/4 cup oil 1 tbsp. minced garlic 1/2 cup sliced onions 1/2 lb. corned beef 1/2 lb. sweet ham, chopped 2 cups mongo sprouts 1 cup carrots, cut into strips 2 cups singkamas (turnip), cut into strips 1 cup kamote (sweet potato), cut into strips 1 cup cabbage, shredded salt, pepper and sugar to taste Lumpia Sauce 2 cups water (or broth from vegetables) 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 3 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. salt 3 tbsp. cornstarch dispersed in 3 […] Read more »

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Thai Dipping Sauce

This all-purpose dipping sauce is good for grilled or fried meats, fish or seafood.  It can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Ingredients : 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 2 tbsp. rice vinegar 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. red hot pepper flakes 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. minced garlic 1/2 tsp. sesame oil Cooking Procedures : Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.  Stir until sugar is dissolved. Just before serving, add a 1 tbsp. mixture of chopped cucumber, carrots, green onions or cilantro and toasted peanuts. Makes about 1/2 cup. Read more »

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Sweet and Sour Sauce II

Ingredients : 1/2 tsp. salt 4 tbsp. sugar 1/3 cup water 2 tsp. soy sauce 4 tbsp. vinegar 1 tbsp. lemon juice 4 tbsp. tomato sauce or ketchup 1 tbsp. cornstarch dispersed in 1 tbsp. cold water 1 tbsp. oil Cooking Procedures : In a saucepan, combine all ingredients except cornstarch solution and oil.  Bring to a boil. Stir in cornstarch.  Cook until mixture becomes thick and transparent, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in oil to give it shine.  Remove from heat. Pour sauce over any fried dishes like Sweet and Sour Pork and Fish Escabeche.  It may also use as dipping sauce for Lumpiang Shanghai. […] Read more »

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Lumpiang Shanghai (Fried Pork-Shrimp Spring Rolls)

Ingredients : 1/2 lb. ground pork 1/4 lb. shrimps, chopped 1/4 cup singkamas (turnip), chopped finely 1/4 cup carrots, chopped finely 1 clove garlic, minced 1 egg, slightly beaten 3 tbsp. chopped onion 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt pinch of pepper lumpia wrappers oil, for frying Sweet Sour Sauce 1/2 tsp. salt 2/3 cup water 2 tsp. soy sauce 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup vinegar 2 tbsp. cornstarch dispersed in 1/3 cup water 1 tsp. oil Cooking Procedures : Combine all the ingredients for lumpiafilling.  Wrap in lumpia wrapper in long, thin shapes. Deep fry in hot oil until […] Read more »

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Pork Asado

Ingredients : 1 lb. pork 5 small shallots, chopped 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. hoisin sauce 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. five-spice powder 5 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. rice wine Cooking Procedures : Season pork with the remaining ingredients and let it stand overnight. Preheat oven to 400°F.  Bake pork for 30 minutes. Turn over pork to other side after 15 minutes and then continue baking until cooked. Makes 4-6 servings. Read more »

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