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Hi Foodies! Today, I will share a food recipe that you may find exotic! Today, I cooked Dinakdakan! It is a traditional Ilocano dish from the Philippines. It is made from grilled pig's ears and cheeks, yup, you've read it right, the main ingredient is the pig's face that we usually call "maskara". It is mixed with onions, chili, and other spices. The meat is then sliced and formed into small balls or bite-sized pieces before being grilled. It is typically served as an appetizer or a main dish and is often paired with rice and other vegetables. And to add a creamy and tangy twist, this recipe includes the addition of mayonnaise, which creates a unique and delicious combination of flavors.  Here's how the dish came together: 1 lb pig's ears and cheeks, cleaned and sliced 1 onion, finely chopped 2 chili peppers, sliced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 tbsp fish sauce (patis) 1/4 cup mayonnaise Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: I grilled the pig's ears an...

Hi Foodies, today I am going to share with you how I cooked Garlic Shrimp with Salted Egg, a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Imagine succulent shrimp stir-fried with fragrant garlic and then mixed with rich, creamy, and slightly sweet salted eggs. This dish is sure to please your taste buds and transport you to a flavor paradise. The shrimp is juicy and succulent, with a slightly sweet and briny flavor. The garlic adds a strong aroma and a slightly spicy and pungent taste. The salted eggs have a unique and rich taste, that is both salty and slightly sweet.  To cook garlic shrimp with salted egg, you will need: 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 cloves of garlic, minced 2 salted duck eggs, mashed 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Salt and pepper to taste Chopped cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional) I heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Then I added the garlic and cook until fragrant. Next is I added the shrimp and stir-fry until they turn pink and ar...

Raining seasons is coming!!! Filipinos really love having The Classic Tinolang manok(Chicken Tinola) or Chicken Ginger Stew! It is full of rich taste and Everytime you sip this hot and healthy, clear and light soup, you will be filled with warmth and comfort.    Preparation: 20 minutes Cooking: 60-70 minutes Good for 5-7 persons Ingredients: 1 kilo native chicken, cut into preferred serving pieces 2 pieces green papaya or chayote(sayote), cut into small pieces 1 cup malunggay leaves or chili leaves 5 stalks lemongrass(tanglad), knotted and crushed 1 thumb-sized ginger, cut into strips 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 onion, chopped 1 litre of water 4 tablespoons vegetable oil fish sauce or salt to taste Directions   1. In a sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat then saute ginger, garlic and onion and cook until limp and aromatic. 2. Add chicken then continue sauteing for about 5 to 7 minutes until the color chicken turn to light brown and juices run ...

Save yourself money and time! Instead going to Starbucks or any coffee shop, why not make yourself your own "Starbucks" Mocha Frappuccino. Ingredients     2 shots espresso, chilled (or 80ml strongly brewed coffee)     ⅓ cup milk (80ml)     1 tablespoon granulated sugar (8.3g)     1 cup ice cubes, large     2 tablespoons chocolate syrup (30ml)     To serve: Whipped cream, Chocolate syrup Instructions In a blender, add 1 cup of ice cubes, and add ⅓ cup of chilled espresso. Today I used Nespresso Roma capsules but strongly brewed coffee works as well. Just make sure your coffee is chilled. Add in ⅓ cup of milk (any milk you want: full-fat, low-fat, soy milk, etc), 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup. Blend for about 30 seconds, or until smooth. Source: eugeniekitchen.com

Microwave Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and TV waves. A magnet tube inside the oven changes electricity into microwaves. The waves are spread through the oven by a fan. The interior of the oven is metal, so the microwaves bounce off it and cook the food from all sides. Cook- ware for use in microwave ovens is made from glass, plastic, paper, or ceramic, as microwaves can pass through them to the food. Microwave ovens cook by acting on the fat, water, and sugar molecules in the food, making them vibrate at great speeds. This movement creates friction, which causes heat. The heat cooks the food. The micro- waves enter the food to about a depth of 1.3 to 3.8 centimeters (1/2 to 1 1/2 inches). After this, the heat is conducted throughout the food. Microwaves use radio waves at a frequency of 2,500 mega hertz (MHz) which are then absorbed by water, fats or sugars and converted directly into atomic motion – or heat. Micro waves are not absorbed by most plastics, ...

Did you know that bread was originally flat? It was made with flour and water, then set out on a stone to bake in the sun. The discovery of yeast was an accident. Wild yeast carried by the wind fell on some dough and made it rise. Today, there are many different kinds of yeast breads that you can either buy or bake at home. Bread in its varied flavors and shapes can add interest and valuable. nutrients to your meals. Bagel This yeast bread takes its name from its shape. Bagel is a Yiddish word meaning ring or bracelet. A bagel is hard and glazed on the outside, with a tough, chewy texture inside. It is made of wheat flour (sometimes in combination with other flours) and water. Some recipes also use eggs and onions. The dough is cut into shaped, dropped briefly into water that is almost boiling, and then baked. Bagels are often eaten with cream cheese as a breakfast or brunch food. Babka Babka is a Polish coffee cake. This yeast bread is flavored with orange rind, raisi...

Have you noticed lately how many people are eating salads? Due to the growing popularity of salads, many restaurants now feature a salad bar as an important part of their menu. This has called our attention to the great variety of foods and salad dressings that we can use in salads. All kinds of delicious combinations are possible, from a single ingredient, such as sliced tomato, to a tossed green salad with grapefruit section, croutons, and bacon bits, topped with a creamy yogurt dressing. Salads have become so much part of our eating habits that they may be served as any part of a meal — even as the main dish. Salads stimulate the appetite, brighten a meal, and provide contrast to the other foods served. Perhaps most important of all, salads, contribute valuable nutrients to your diet. So, do make a salad and learn this recipe!  225 g (1/2 pound or 6 cups) fresh spinach 60ml (1/4 cup) chopped onion 120 ml (1/2 cup) white mushroom, sliced thinly 2 slices bacon 15 m...