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Easy Chicken Pastel Recipe

Chicken Pastel is a traditional savory casserole dish originating in the Philippines. Chicken Pastel or Pastel de Pollo in Spanish, is the Filipino version of the Chicken Pot Pie or empanada without the pie crust.

Easy Chicken Pastel Recipe

Chicken Pastel is a traditional savory casserole dish originating in the Philippines.

Chicken Pastel or Pastel de Pollo in Spanish, is the Filipino version of the Chicken Pot Pie or empanada without the pie crust.

The chicken in the pastel recipe may be replaced with any kind of meat, including pork or duck.

There are many variations of the dish depending on the region. Filipino families even often have their own interpretations. In nearly every version of the dish, the main ingredients are diced chicken meat and sausages. Chorizo sausages are commonly used, but hot dogs or vienna sausages could be substituted for real sausage.

Filipinos often eat this dish with rice. Many Filipino foods have Spanish or Mexican roots but the influx of Chinese settlers inspired the use of rice in Filipino cooking. That is why a lot of the European foods that were introduced to the Philippines were adapted to the traditional rice and viand mixes.

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Easy Chicken Pastel Recipe

Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: MainCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

50

minutes
Calories

607

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

20

minutes

Chicken Pastel is a traditional savory casserole dish originating in the Philippines. Chicken Pastel or Pastel de Pollo in Spanish, is the Filipino version of the Chicken Pot Pie or empanada without the pie crust.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breast cut into cubes

  • 1 piece Knorr Chicken Cube

  • 1 piece Chorizo de Bilbao sliced

  • 4 pieces hotdogs sliced

  • 1 piece potato cubed

  • 1 piece carrot sliced

  • 1 piece red bell pepper sliced

  • 1 piece green bell pepper sliced

  • 3/4 cup button mushroom sliced

  • 15 ounces all-purpose cream

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 1 piece lime

  • 1 piece onion chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic minced

  • 3/4 cup water

  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  • Combine chicken, soy sauce, and lime in a large bowl. Mix well. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a cooking pot. Saute onion and garlic.
  • Once the onion softens, add the chorizo. Saute for 1 minute.
  • Put chicken into the pot. Saute until the color turns light brown.
  • Add water. Let boil.
  • Add Knorr Chicken Cube. Stir. Cover and continue to cook for 20 minutes.
  • Put the sliced hotdogs into the pot. Cook in medium heat until the liquid reduces to half.
  • Add potato and carrot. Pour-in all-purpose cream. Cover and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Stir-in the mushroom and bell peppers. Stir. Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Season with ground black pepper and salt.
  • Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with warm rice. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container

Serving Size1063

  • Amount Per ServingCalories6070
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 29g 38%
    • Saturated Fat 4g 20%
  • Cholesterol 215mg 72%
  • Sodium 1966mg 86%
  • Potassium 1440mg 31%
  • Total Carbohydrate 25g 10%
    • Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
    • Total Sugars 8g
  • Protein 60g 120%
  • Vitamin A 51mcg 6%
  • Vitamin C 146mg 163%
  • Calcium 30mg 3%
  • Iron 38mg 212%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Easy Chicken Afritada Recipe

Chicken Afritada is a Spanish influenced Filipino dish. This easy Chicken Afritada recipe consists of braised chicken, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, and pineapple tidbits.

Easy Chicken Afritada Recipe

Chicken Afritada is a Spanish influenced Filipino dish. This easy Chicken Afritada recipe consists of braised chicken, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, and pineapple tidbits.

It is best served on white rice and is a common everyday Filipino meal.

Afritada is very similar to Filipino menudo and kaldereta, as both also use tomato sauce or banana ketchup. However, menudo includes sliced liver, while kaldereta most of the time uses goat meat.

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Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: MainCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Easy
Servings

5

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Calories

0.175

kcal
Total time

40

minutes

Chicken Afritada is a Spanish influenced Filipino dish. This easy Chicken Afritada recipe consists of braised chicken, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, and pineapple tidbits.

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic

  • 1 medium sized red onion

  • 3 medium sized ripe tomatoes

  • 1/2 kilo pre-cut chicken

  • 1 cup water or chicken stock (unsalted)

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 3 medium sized potatoes

  • 1 small carrot

  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk

  • 200 gms. pineapple tidbits

  • 100 ml tomato sauce

  • 1/4 cup grated cheese (optional)

Directions

  • Saute garlic, onion and tomatoes in 1 tbsp. oil in a medium heat pan. Cook until tomatoes turn soft.
  • After washing and draining chicken put it in the pan together with the sauteed garlic, onion and tomatoes.
  • Add salt and pepper according to taste.
  • Pour 1 cup water or chicken stock and cover pan and let simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and carrots together with tomato sauce. Cover pan until potatoes and carrots are tender.
  • Add milk and cheese (optional) and let it simmer for another 5 mimutes then serve.
  • Best served with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

5 servings per container

Serving Size318

  • Amount Per ServingCalories175
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 4.42g 6%
    • Saturated Fat 2.61g 14%
    • Trans Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 14mg 5%
  • Sodium 196mg 9%
  • Potassium 801mg 18%
  • Total Carbohydrate 29.03g 11%
    • Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
    • Total Sugars 9.65g
  • Protein 6.65g 14%

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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    Easy Buttered Corn and Carrots Recipe

    This Easy Buttered Corn and Carrots Recipe is a favorite side dish. It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and just 5 minutes to cook!

    Easy Buttered Corn and Carrots Recipe

    This Easy Buttered Corn and Carrots Recipe is a favorite side dish. It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and just 5 minutes to cook!

    This buttered corn and carrot side dish goes well with steak but it doesn’t mean it is only good for steak. It can be a side dish to any grilled, fried or roasted meat including fried chicken. It can also be a standalone dish for young children.

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    Easy Buttered Corn & Carrots Recipe

    Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: SidesCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Easy
    Servings

    1

    servings
    Prep time

    10

    minutes
    Cooking time

    5

    minutes
    Calories

    480

    kcal
    Total time

    15

    minutes

    This Easy Buttered Corn and Carrots Recipe is a favorite side dish. It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and just 5 minutes to cook!

    Ingredients

    • 1 regular can (15 oz/420g) whole kernel corn

    • 1 medium sized carrot (cubed into small pieces)

    • 1 small red bell pepper (chopped), optional

    • 1 small onion (chopped)

    • 2 tbsp. butter

    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Directions

    • In a heated pan, melt the butter in medium heat.
    • Add the carrot cubes and cook for 1-2 minutes.
    • Add onion, corn, salt and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
    • Add-in the bell pepper (optional).  Stir and cook for another 1 minute (medium heat).
    • Serve and enjoy your buttered corn & carrots!

    Nutrition Facts

    1 servings per container

    Serving Size379

    • Amount Per ServingCalories480
    • % Daily Value *
    • Total Fat 25.05g 33%
      • Saturated Fat 14.92g 75%
      • Trans Fat 0g
    • Cholesterol 61mg 21%
    • Sodium 215mg 10%
    • Potassium 960mg 21%
    • Total Carbohydrate 66.07g 25%
      • Dietary Fiber 9.1g 33%
      • Total Sugars 14.1g
    • Protein 9.11g 19%

      * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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      Easy Chowking-Style Chao Fan Recipe

      Here is an easy Chowking-style Chao Fan recipe. Chao Fan is basically fried rice in English.

      Chao Fan Recipe: Chowking-Style Fried Rice

      Here is an easy Chowking-style Chao Fan recipe.  Chao Fan is basically fried rice in English.

      Chowking is a popular fast food chain in the Philippines.  It pioneered the Asian quick service restaurant concept in the Philippines.  Chowking combines traditional Chinese cuisine with a modern fast food service.

      Chowking’s Chao Fan Fried Rice is the ultimate budget meal. There are other fast food chains offering affordable meals, but the chao fan is the best.

      A little bit of history. Chinese fried rice is believed to have started as a way to accommodate leftovers mixed with egg, garlic and soy sauce. All ingredients are stir fried on a wok. In modern times, the chao fan has become a staple in fast food cuisine.

      This easy Chao Fan recipe is inspired by Chowking’s Chao Fan, a popular Filipino fast-food favorite. Chao Fan in English is essentially fried rice with delicious meat and vegetables, offering a hearty, affordable meal. If you’ve wondered how to cook Chao Fan Chowking-style, this recipe gives you a close copycat version at home.

      You’ll need essential Chao Fan ingredients like rice, your choice of meat such as pork or beef, and vegetables like carrots and bell pepper. With just a few simple steps, you can recreate this Chowking fried rice recipe that’s both flavorful and filling. This Chaofan recipe also allows you to add your twist, such as turning it into a Beef Chao Fan recipe or using Chowking egg fried rice as the base.

      For an authentic touch, try using pork Chao Fan or incorporate crispy Chowking fried tofu to get that restaurant-quality flavor. Wondering how to make Chao Fan? It’s simple—sauté garlic, onions, meat, and veggies in a hot skillet, then stir in rice and seasonings. This Chowking rice recipe will surely bring that familiar taste right into your kitchen.

      Whether you’re a fan of Chao Fan Chowking or just love a good fried rice dish, this Chowking-style Chao Fan recipe is perfect for satisfying your cravings.

      The copycat recipe will allow you to cook chao fan at home with your choice of meat.

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      Easy Chowking-Style Chao Fan Recipe

      Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: MainCuisine: ChineseDifficulty: Easy
      Servings

      4

      servings
      Prep time

      5

      minutes
      Cooking time

      20

      minutes
      Calories

      300

      kcal
      Total time

      25

      minutes

      Here is an easy Chowking-style Chao Fan recipe.  Chao Fan is basically fried rice in English.

      Ingredients

      • 6-8 cups Cooked Rice

      • 1/4 cup Choice of Meat (ground beef, ground chicken meat, or finely chopped breakfast sausage)

      • 2 tbsp Garlic,  finely chopped

      • 1 medium Onion, finely chopped

      • 1 medium sized Bell pepper, finely chopped

      • 1/4 cup Carrots, finely chopped

      • 1 tsp Chili Powder

      • 1 tsp Curry Powder

      • 2 tsp Green Onion, finely chopped

      • 2 Eggs, beaten

      • 3 tbsp Cooking Oil

      • Salt and pepper to taste

      Directions

      • On a skillet, saute garlic in oil until golden brown. Make sure that your stove is set to medium heat.
      • Add onion and stir until translucent.
      • Add your meat of choice (beef or chicken or chopped sausage) and stir occasionally until cooked.
      • Add chopped bell pepper and carrots, salt and pepper and continue stirring.
      • Add chili powder and curry powder and mix until evenly distributed.
      • Add your cooked rice and mix until slightly brown.
      • Add beaten eggs and stir until it becomes completely distributed and cooked.
      • Stir in your green onion right before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!

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      Special Hardinera Recipe

      Hardinera, also known as the Lucban (Quezon) meatloaf, is a Filipino meatloaf made with ground pork topped with hard-boiled eggs, pineapples, bell peppers.

      Special Hardinera Recipe

      What is Hardinera?

      Hardinera (Philippine Spanish: jardinera), also known as the Quezon meatloaf or the Lucban meatloaf, is a Filipino meatloaf made with diced or ground pork topped with sliced hard-boiled eggs, pineapples, carrots, bell peppers, peas, tomatoes, and raisins, among others. The ingredients used are identical to the ones used in Filipino menudo; while the cooking process is similar to the Filipino embutido. It is traditionally steamed in an oval-shaped tin mold known as a llanera (or lyanera), which is also used to make leche flan. It originates from the province of Quezon in Luzon Island.

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      Special Hardinera Recipe

      Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: Main CourseCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Moderate
      Servings

      4

      servings
      Prep time

      30

      minutes
      Cooking time

      1

      hour 

      30

      minutes
      Calories

      1441

      kcal
      Total time

      2

      hours 

      Hardinera, also known as the Lucban (Quezon) meatloaf, is a Filipino meatloaf made with ground pork topped with hard-boiled eggs, pineapples, bell peppers.

      Ingredients

      • 3 tbsps oil

      • 4 tbsps butter

      • 1 pc white onion, chopped

      • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

      • 1 kg pork tenderloin, ground

      • 1 tsp salt

      • 1 tsp pepper

      • 2 cups chicken broth

      • 1 cup tomato sauce

      • 1 cup sweet pickles, diced

      • 1 cup canned spiced ham

      • ¼ cup raisins

      • 1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained

      • 1 pc red bell pepper, diced

      • 1 small can liver spread

      • ½ – 1 cup Quezo de Bola, grated

      • 1 cup bread crumbs

      • 3 pcs eggs, beaten

      • Banana leaves, softened and cut according to the shape of llanera

      • For the garnish:

      • 2-3 pcs hard-boiled eggs, sliced

      • 3-4 pcs pineapple slices

      • 1 small green bell pepper, cut into fine strips

      • 1 small red bell pepper, cut into fine strips

      Directions

      • Cut hard boiled egg into wedges.
      • Line the llanera with softened banana leaves. Brush the leaf with butter, set aside.
      • In a pan, heat oil and sauté onions, let it caramelize and add the garlic.
      • Add the pork and sauté until it changes color. Season with salt and pepper.
      • Combine with salt, pepper, beaten egg and remaining ingredients. Mix well.
      • Let it simmer until the sauce has been reduced.
      • Remove from heat and let it cool then drain excess sauce.
      • Arrange the slices of hard-boiled eggs, pineapple slices, red and green bell pepper strips into the prepared llaneras.
      • Pour meat mixture into the llanera. Cover and steam for 1 hour.
      • Cool for 15 minutes. Slice and serve.

      Nutrition Facts

      4 servings per container

      Serving Size922

      • Amount Per ServingCalories1441
      • % Daily Value *
      • Total Fat 76.08g 98%
        • Saturated Fat 34.102g 171%
        • Trans Fat 0.678g
      • Cholesterol 1015mg 339%
      • Sodium 3629mg 158%
      • Potassium 2271mg 49%
      • Total Carbohydrate 59.09g 22%
        • Dietary Fiber 7.2g 26%
        • Total Sugars 37.48g
      • Protein 123.99g 248%
      • Vitamin A 201mcg 23%
      • Vitamin C 176mg 196%
      • Calcium 32mg 3%
      • Iron 66mg 367%
      • Vitamin D 22mcg 111%
      • Vitamin E 27mg 180%
      • Vitamin K 36mcg 30%
      • Thiamin 278mg 23167%
      • Riboflavin 186mg 14308%
      • Niacin 192mg 1200%
      • Vitamin B6 218mg 12824%
      • Vitamin B12 327mcg 13625%
      • Folate 38mcg 10%
      • Pantothenic Acid 101mg 2020%
      • Phosphorus 192mg 16%
      • Magnesium 54mg 13%
      • Zinc 163mg 1482%
      • Selenium 329mcg 599%
      • Copper 102mg 11334%
      • Manganese 88mg 3827%

      * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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      Easy Pakbet Tagalog Recipe

      Pakbet Tagalog is a variant of Pinakbet. The original pinakbet (pakbet) is made from mixed vegetables steamed in fish sauce (bagoong).

      Easy Pakbet Tagalog Recipe

      Pakbet Tagalog is a variant of Pinakbet. Pinakbet (also called pakbet) originated from the Ilocos region of the Philippines. The original pinakbet (pakbet) is made from mixed vegetables steamed in fish sauce (bagoong). The original Ilocano pinakbet (pakbet) uses bagoong of fermented fish.

      This easy pakbet tagalog recipe is a minor twist from the original Ilocano dish. In this recipe, we will be using bagoong alamang (shrimp paste) instead of bagoong isda.

      Pakbet Tagalog usually use bitter gourds (ampalaya), eggplants (talong), tomatoes (kamatis), okra, string beans (sitaw), and calabaza (kalabasa).

      Our recipe also uses pork belly (liempo). You could also used left-over lechon kawali or lechon liempo if you have any. This saves time.

      It is ideal to use fresh vegetables for this dish. The best partner when serving this dish is fish.

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      Easy Pakbet Tagalog Recipe

      Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: MAIN COURSECuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Easy
      Servings

      4

      servings
      Prep time

      30

      minutes
      Cooking time

      40

      minutes
      Calories

      43.5

      kcal
      Total time

      1

      hour 

      10

      minutes

      Pakbet Tagalog is a variant of Pinakbet. The original pinakbet (pakbet) is made from mixed vegetables steamed in fish sauce (bagoong).

      Ingredients

      • 250 g pork belly, cut into strips

      • 500 ml water

      • 3-4 tbsp, bagoong alamang

      • 1 pc small onion, chopped

      • 2 cloves garlic, minced

      • 2-3 pc medium tomatoes, chopped

      • 1/2 small squash, peeled and cut into cubes

      • 5-7 young okras, ends trimmed, cut into halves diagonally

      • 1/2 bunch sitaw, ends trimmed and cut into 3-inch lengths

      • 1 pc ampalaya, seeded then halved and cut into slices

      • 1 large eggplant, ends trimmed and cut into cubes

      • salt

      • 1 tbsp cooking oil

      Directions

      • Pour and heat oil in a pan and apply medium-high heat.
      • Add pork and cook until browned and fat rendered.
      • Lower heat to medium and add the onion and garlic and cook until tender and aromatic.
      • Add tomatoes and cook for about 3-5 minutes or until it becomes soft and the skins peel off the flesh
      • Add shrimp paste and continue to cook for about a minute.
      • Add squash and water. Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
      • Add yard-long beans, bitter gourd, and eggplant. Season with salt if needed. Cook for about 2 minutes. Add the okra and cook for another 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender yet still a bit crisp.
      • Transfer to a serving plate and serve with rice and your favorite fried meat. Enjoy!

      Nutrition Facts

      4 servings per container

      Serving Size496

      • Amount Per ServingCalories435
      • % Daily Value *
      • Total Fat 37.18g 48%
        • Saturated Fat 0g 0%
      • Cholesterol 63mg 21%
      • Sodium 678mg 30%
      • Potassium 846mg 18%
      • Total Carbohydrate 16.96g 7%
        • Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
        • Total Sugars 8.21g
      • Protein 10.38g 21%
      • Vitamin A 50mcg 6%
      • Vitamin C 64mg 72%
      • Calcium 8mg 1%
      • Iron 8mg 45%
      • Vitamin D 1mcg 5%
      • Vitamin E 10mg 67%
      • Vitamin K 26mcg 22%
      • Thiamin 36mg 3000%
      • Riboflavin 23mg 1770%
      • Niacin 34mg 213%
      • Vitamin B6 29mg 1706%
      • Vitamin B12 24mcg 1000%
      • Folate 21mcg 6%
      • Pantothenic Acid 16mg 320%
      • Phosphorus 23mg 2%
      • Magnesium 18mg 5%
      • Zinc 20mg 182%
      • Selenium 17mcg 31%
      • Copper 30mg 3334%
      • Manganese 38mg 1653%

      * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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      Easy Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

      Coleslaw (cole slaw or simply slaw) is made from finely shredded raw cabbage with a salad dressing, commonly either vinaigrette or mayonnaise.

      Easy Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

      Here is an easy creamy coleslaw recipe that any beginner cook can start with.

      What is coleslaw?

      Coleslaw is basically a cabbage salad. The name was derived from a Dutch term koolsla. Coleslaw (cole slaw or simply slaw) is made from finely shredded raw cabbage with a salad dressing, commonly either vinaigrette or mayonnaise. Coleslaw prepared with vinaigrette has a long lifespan due to the pickling process.

      Coleslaw is a popular condiment in fast food chains in the Philippines like Kenny Rogers and Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). Among the fastfood chains in the Philippines, KFC is considered the benchmark for creamy coleslaw.

      Coleslaw is generally eaten as a side dish for fried chicken and barbecued meat. It may also be used as a sandwich ingredient for hamburgers and hotdogs. I remember, when I was younger, Burger Machine (a 24 hour road side burger stand) adds coleslaw as a topping to their burgers.

      Coleslaw could be eaten with Lechon Kawali or Lechon Liempo.

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      Easy Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

      Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: SIDES, SALADCuisine: EuropeanDifficulty: Easy
      Servings

      4

      servings
      Prep time

      20

      minutes
      Cooking time

      5

      minutes
      Calories

      334

      kcal
      Total time

      25

      minutes

      Coleslaw (cole slaw or simply slaw) is made from finely shredded raw cabbage with a salad dressing, commonly either vinaigrette or mayonnaise.

      Ingredients

      • 2 cups finely shredded cabbage

      • 1 cup thinly sliced carrots

      • ¼ cup white sugar

      • Dressing

      • ¾ cup mayonnaise

      • ¼ cup thick whipping cream

      Directions

      • In a bowl, add all ingredients and mix well.
      • Chill before serving.

      Nutrition Facts

      4 servings per container

      Serving Size127

      • Amount Per ServingCalories334
      • % Daily Value *
      • Total Fat 31.82g 41%
        • Cholesterol 20mg 7%
        • Sodium 269mg 12%
        • Potassium 89mg 2%
        • Total Carbohydrate 11.47g 5%
          • Dietary Fiber 0.2g 1%
          • Total Sugars 9.67g
        • Protein 1.21g 3%
        • Vitamin A 14mcg 2%
        • Vitamin C 5mg 6%
        • Calcium 3mg 1%
        • Iron 3mg 17%
        • Vitamin D 1mcg 5%
        • Vitamin E 9mg 60%
        • Vitamin K 75mcg 63%
        • Thiamin 3mg 250%
        • Riboflavin 3mg 231%
        • Niacin 2mg 13%
        • Vitamin B6 3mg 177%
        • Vitamin B12 3mcg 125%
        • Folate 7mcg 2%
        • Pantothenic Acid 2mg 40%
        • Phosphorus 3mg 1%
        • Magnesium 19mg 5%
        • Zinc 2mg 19%
        • Selenium 2mcg 4%
        • Copper 9mg 1000%
        • Manganese 19mg 827%

        * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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        Easy Pata Tim Recipe

        Pata Tim, also spelled patatim, is a Filipino-Chinese dish. It is a braised pork hock dish slow-cooked until very tender in various spices sweetened with sugar.

        Easy Pata Tim Recipe

        Pata Tim, also spelled patatim, is a Filipino-Chinese dish. It is a braised pork hock dish slow-cooked until very tender in various spices sweetened with sugar. Some vegetables, like pechay and mushrooms, are also added.

        The dish is commonly served in Chinese-Filipino restaurants particularly in the City of Manila.

        Pata tim, like the more common humba, is derived from the Chinese red braised pork. It is closer to the original dish than humba, in that it sometimes uses Chinese rice wine and other Chinese spices and condiments. However, it is more commonly cooked closer to the Filipino paksiw na pata, but it does not use vinegar or uses only a very small amount of it. Like humba, it can also add common Filipino ingredients like pineapples, banana flowers, saba bananas, and patis. The name is a shortened version of pata itim, literally “black pork hock”, from pata (“pork hock” or “pig’s trotters”) and itim (“black”).

        Wikipedia

        The most basic pata tim recipe uses what Filipinos call as pata (pork hock in English). Traditionally, pata tim is cooked whole and not chopped. The easy way to cook pata tim, as described below, is to mix all the ingredients together with the pata and simmer until tender. The broth is then used to make the sauce. The recipe used lettuce as garnish but we can replace it with blanched pechay. Then we serve with rice.

        This dish could be modified. You may want to broil the pata for 1 to 2 minutes to prevent the skin from shrinking when boiled.

        Another option is to pre-boil the pata for around 20 minutes before adding the ingredients. This allows you to remove scum and impurities from the pata. You can discard the water later and continue with the recipe.

        For more flavor, some cooks will add pork cubes. This is all entirely up to you.

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        Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: Main CourseCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Easy
        Servings

        4

        servings
        Prep time

        30

        minutes
        Cooking time

        2

        hours 
        Calories

        711

        kcal
        Total time

        2

        hours 

        30

        minutes

        Pata Tim, also spelled patatim, is a Filipino-Chinese dish. It is a braised pork hock dish slow-cooked until very tender in various spices sweetened with sugar.

        Ingredients

        • 1 kg pork pata (pork’s leg)

        • 5 cloves garlic; crushed

        • 1/4 cup soy sauce

        • 3/4 cup pineapple juice

        • 3/4 cup oyster sauce

        • 1 tablespoon rice wine

        • 1 tablespoon pepper corns

        • 1 red onion; chopped

        • 3 bay leaves

        • Lettuce for garnish (fried for 2 minutes)

        • Sauce:

        • 1 cup broth of pata

        • 5 tablespoons cornstarch

        • Salt to taste

        Directions

        • In a stock pot, put enough water to simmer the pork pata (with all the ingredients) until the meat is tender.
        • Add hot water to replace the evaporated liquid, if necessary.
        • Drain and cut the meat from one side and separate the bones. Save 1 cup of broth for the sauce.
        • Place the lettuce in a platter. Put the pata over the lettuce. Set aside.
        • Make the Sauce:
        • In a skillet, combine broth, cornstarch, and salt.
        • Bring to boil until sauce becomes thick.
        • Pour the sauce on top of the pata.
        • Serve hot and enjoy!

        Nutrition Facts

        4 servings per container

        Serving Size550

        • Amount Per ServingCalories711
        • % Daily Value *
        • Total Fat 31.24g 41%
          • Total Carbohydrate 25.52g 10%
            • Dietary Fiber 2.2g 8%
            • Total Sugars 14.4g
          • Protein 68.5g 137%
          • Vitamin A 6mcg 1%
          • Vitamin C 14mg 16%
          • Calcium 14mg 2%
          • Iron 17mg 95%
          • Vitamin D 13mcg 65%
          • Vitamin E 5mg 34%
          • Vitamin K 5mcg 5%
          • Thiamin 146mg 12167%
          • Riboflavin 67mg 5154%
          • Niacin 164mg 1025%
          • Vitamin B6 148mg 8706%
          • Vitamin B12 73mcg 3042%
          • Folate 11mcg 3%
          • Pantothenic Acid 38mg 760%
          • Phosphorus 91mg 8%
          • Magnesium 29mg 7%
          • Zinc 73mg 664%
          • Selenium 207mcg 377%
          • Copper 49mg 5445%
          • Manganese 47mg 2044%

          * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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          Easy Pork Sinigang Recipe

          Pork Sinigang is a Filipino soup or stew that is characterized by its sour and salty flavor most often associated with tamarind (in Filipino, sampalok).

          Easy Pork Sinigang Recipe

          Pork Sinigang (Sinigang na Baboy) is a Filipino soup or stew that is characterized by its sour and salty flavor most often associated with tamarind (in Filipino, sampalok). It is one of the most popular dishes in Philippine cuisine.

          Sinigang comes from the Tagalog verb “sigang“, which means “to stew”. Sinigang literally means “stewed” but mostly it is classified as a soup. Although pork sinigang is common all over the Philippines, it is considered to be culturally Tagalog in origin. Fish sauce (patis) is a common seasoning for pork sinigang.

          The protein for this dish is pork belly (liempo). Some cooks add pork bones for more flavor. It is up to you. Another variation, for more flavor, is to use pork broth in place of the water.

          You can try to experiment with other pork cuts like pork chops, or whatever is available to you. This is what makes sinigang an easy to cook dish.

          There are other variants of sinigang that use beef or seafood. The cooking process though remains the same.

          Sinigang is usually made sour with the use of tamarind (sampalok). Other cooks would use fruits such as guava, tomato, kamias or santol for the sour flavor. To make this easy pork sinigang recipe, we will be using sinigang mix (tamarind mix) normally available in grocery stores. This is how tamarind looks like:

          Tamarind Image Source: By Mlvalentin at English Wikipedia – Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons by Trengarasu using CommonsHelper., Public Domain, Link

          To make this recipe easier to cook, we will use Knorr Sinigang Mix instead:

          Knorr Sinigang Mix

          The main vegetable added to this dish is the water spinach (kangkong). It is very common in southeast asian countries. It looks like this:

          IMAGE SOURCE: Wikipedia

          If water spinach is not available, you may use spinach instead.

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          Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: MAIN COURSECuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Easy
          Servings

          4

          servings
          Prep time

          20

          minutes
          Cooking time

          1

          hour 
          Calories

          892

          kcal
          Total time

          1

          hour 

          20

          minutes

          Pork Sinigang is a Filipino soup or stew that is characterized by its sour and salty flavor most often associated with tamarind (in Filipino, sampalok).

          Ingredients

          • 1 kilo pork belly

          • 1 bunch water spinach (kang-kong)

          • 3 tablespoons fish sauce

          • 12 pieces string beans (sitaw), cut in 2 inch lengths

          • 2 pieces tomatos, quartered

          • 3 pieces long chili (siling haba) or banana pepper

          • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

          • 8 cups water

          • 1 piece onion, sliced

          • 2 pieces taro (gabi), quartered

          • 1 pack Knorr Sinigang Mix

          Directions

          • Heat the pot and then add the cooking oil.
          • Sauté the onion until its layers separate from each other.
          • Add the pork belly and cook until it turns light brown
          • Add the fish sauce and stir.
          • Pour the water and bring to a boil.
          • Add the taro and tomatoes then simmer for 40 minutes or until pork is tender.
          • Add the sinigang mix and chili. Stir.
          • Add the string beans (and other vegetables if there are any) and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes
          • Add the water spinach (kang-kong), turn off the heat, and cover the pot. Let the water spinach (kang-kong) cook using the remaining heat in the pot.
          • Serve hot. Best with rice. Share and enjoy!

          Notes

          • Ladie’s Finger (okra) and radish (labanos) are vegetables that may be added if you wish.
          • To enjoy pork sinigang, make sure to cook the pork until tender.

           

          Nutrition Facts

          4 servings per container

          Serving Size6

          • Amount Per ServingCalories892
          • % Daily Value *
          • Total Fat 83g 107%
            • Saturated Fat 29g 145%
          • Cholesterol 108mg 36%
          • Sodium 1067mg 47%
          • Potassium 1070mg 23%
          • Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
            • Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
            • Total Sugars 8g
          • Protein 20g 40%
          • Vitamin C 42.8mg 48%
          • Calcium 157mg 13%
          • Iron 4.5mg 25%

          * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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