Chicken Misono

There comes a time when you are already fed up of eating pork and steaks and you just need to eat a healthy and refreshing meal. Chicken Misono is a hearty and healthy meal that is easy to cook and will just last on your plate for about 5 minutes. (No kidding, if you eat like a "kargador" like me.)

What you will need:

500 gms. Chicken Breast (cut into strips)
350 gms. Beansprouts
garlic (minced)
onion (sliced)
tomato (sliced)
olive oil
1 lemon juice
1/2 cup Kikkoman Soy Sauce
1 medium sized carrot (julienned)
1 tbsp. Butter
1/2 cup chicken stock or water
salt
pepper
fried garlic

What you will do:

1. In a bowl, marinate the chicken in Kikkoman soy sauce, lemon juice, salt & pepper for about 30 minutes. Set aside.
2. In a wok, sautee the garlic, onion, tomato and carrots. Stir for two minutes. Add the beansprout. Stir occassionally for about a minute. Transfer to a plate. Set aside.
3. In the same wok, add olive oil and fry the chicken until it has browned. Add the chicken marinate and chicken stock. Place the heat on high. Once the sauce has thickened, add the vegetables. Stir for two minutes. Add the butter. Remove from heat.
4. Serve with fried garlic on top.

Sweet & Spicy Pork Ears Adobo

I go to Westzone for my weekly grocery. I stumbled upon a certain pork product wrapped in a cling film. I inspected carefully the item and to my surprise... It was pork ears! I never knew there were pork ears available here. Then, I decided to cook Pork Ears Adobo with Oyster Sauce & Cola.

What you will need:

1 kg. Pork Ears (washed & dehaired)
4 whole eggs
1 can coca cola
2 tbsp. oyster sauce
ginger (finely chopped)
red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. whole peppercorns
chili pepper (green or red)
oil
garlic (minced)
onion (minced)
salt
pepper

What you will do:

1. Boil the pork ears for 1 hour. Remove the pork and discard the water. Set aside.
2. Boil the eggs for 3-5 minutes. Peel the eggs. Set aside.
3. In a pot, sautee red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger, onions then add the pork ears. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add water, bay leaves, whole pepper corns, oyster sauce and cola. Bring to a boil then lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. 
5. Add the eggs and chilli pepper and let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
6. Serve with steamed rice. 

Cream Dory in Oyster Sauce

Cream Dory is a tasteless fish. I think so. But if paired with oyster, ginger, celery and scallions. Uhmmmm....... Extra rice please!

What you will need:

1 kg Vietnamese or Saranggani Cream Dory
2 tbsp. Oyster Sauce
Ginger (Julienne)
Scallions (Roughly Chopped)
Celery (Finely chopped)
1/2 cup of water
Salt & pepper
1 tbsp. Olive oil
Garlic
Onion
Steamer

What you will do:

1. Wash and cut the fish in bite sized pieces or whichever you prefer. Season with salt. Steam for 5-8 minutes or until cooked. Set aside.
2. In a wok, sautee garlic, ginger and onions. Add water, oyster sauce and celery. Season with salt & pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes. Then add the fish. Bring to a boil and add the scallions. Turn off the heat.
3. Serve with steamed white rice.

Egg & Baby Spinach Fritata

Frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelette or crustless quiche, enriched with additional ingredients such as meats,cheeses, vegetables or pasta. The word frittata is derived from Italian and roughly translates to "egg-cake".

That's according to Mr. Wiki. I just wanna share my healthy (??) fritata recipe. #lol

What you will need:

8 eggs
150 gm. Baby spinach
2 tbsp. Olive oil
Garlic (Minced)
Onion (Minced)
2 tbsp. Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Low fat milk
1/4 cup cheese (grated)
Salt & Pepper

What you will do:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees or you could use a broiler instead. Beat the eggs, add salt and pepper, mayonnaise, milk and cheese.
2. Use a non-stick frying pan. Sautee garlic and onions in olive oil. Add the baby spinach. Stir for a minute. Pour the egg mixture. Transfer the pan in the oven and cook until the top has already browned.
3. Transfer in a large plate. Serve while hot.

Asian Chili Crab

My flatmates and I went to the fish market to cook seafood and celebrated Eid. That was my first time to cook and eat crab here in Dubai. I enjoyed the crab although I have allergies in seafood. Here is the recipe.

What you will need:

1 kg Fresh Crab (Cut in half)
Cornstarch
Oil
Chili Flakes
Ginger
Garlic
Onion
1 cup water
1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. Oyster Sauce or Hoisin Sauce (whichever is available)
1 tbsp. Soy sauce
1 tbsp. Spiced Vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
Parsley
Salt
Pepper

What you will do:

1. Preheat the wok. Cut the crab in half. Season with salt and pepper. Dredge in cornstarch. Deep fry for 2 minutes. Set aside.
2. Sautee garlic, ginger, onion and chili flakes. Add water, oyster sauce or hoisin sauce, soy sauce, spiced vinegar, lemon juice, sugar. Bring to a boil. Add salt and pepper according to taste preference. Then add the crab. Turn off the heat and add parsley.
3. Eat with your hands!

Chicken in Oyster Sauce & Cream Cheese

Here in Dubai, you will see chicken in every fridge. Meat here are frozen. There is also fresh meat but it is kinda pricey and a Filipina like me who loves to cook has a tight budget when it comes to food. I could buy a lot of items for 30 AED and that is good for two (2) meals already. What a feast!

What you will need:

1 kg Chicken (Any part)
2 Medium sized Potato (Pont Neuf cut) *Pont neuf- thick cut of french fries
Green peas (1/2 cup)
1 tbsp. Oyster Sauce
2 tbsp. of Cream Cheese
Ginger (Julienne)
Bell pepper ( Red, Yellow or Green)
1 cup Chicken Broth or Water
2 Bay leaves
Garlic (Minced)
Onions (Minced)
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
Sat & Pepper to taste

What you will do:

1. Wash the meat thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Preheat the wok/pot. Add oil and fry the chicken both sides for 2 minutes. Skin side down first. Set aside.
2. Fry the potatoes and Bay leaves. Set aside.
3. Remove excess oil. In the same wok, sautee garlic, ginger and onion. Then, add the chicken. Pour the chicken broth or water. Cover the wok/pot. Bring to a boil then lower the heat. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Once simmered already, add in the potatoes and green peas. Cover the pot and simmer until cooked.
5. Add the oyster sauce and the cream cheese. Add more salt according to your taste preference.
5. Turn off the heat and add the bell pepper.
6. Serve with steamed rice.