Garlic

SHIRATAKI CHICKEN NOODLES 

if you are in a low carb diet, you should give this recipe a try.. you can substitute the chicken with tofu too.

ingredients for this recipe:

• 1 chicken breast / sliced thinly
• 1 pack shirataki tofu noodles / 8oz 227g
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tomato
• 1/2 onion
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp vinegar 
• 3 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 stalks carrots 
• some bell peppers 
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup mixed frozen vegetables 
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp spicy oil 
• salt and pepper to taste

directions:

1. add water into the pot and bring to boil / to cook the shirataki noodles
2. drain and wash the shirataki noodles well
3. add the noodles into the boiling water and boil for 2 minutes / drain and set aside
4. add 1 tbsp olive oil into the pot
5. sauté the onion, tomato and garlic 
6. add the chicken breast and stir
7. add the 1/2 cup water and stir
8. add the soy sauce and vinegar / stir and cover until the chicken is fully cooked
9. add salt and pepper and stir
10. add all the vegetables and stir. cover for 5 minutes on low heat
11. add the oyster sauce and stir
12. add the shirataki noodles and mix all together
13. add more salt and pepper if needed
14. enjoy!

this recipe is super yummy! me and my husband enjoyed it so much! i hope you do too!

please stay safe!

xo, s

GARLIC CHEESE BREAD 

if you have never tried a garlic cheese bread before, then this is your chance to give it a go. it's cheesy, garlicky and super soft bread dough all combine together. 

ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp sugar
• t tsp instant yeast
• 1 1/2 cup flour + more for dusting
• 1/3 cup warm milk (about 115F)
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp softened butter + 2 tbsp for toppings
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 cup grated monterey jack cheese 
• 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

directions:

1. add egg into the bowl and whisk
2. add the sugar and yeast and stir
3. add flour and combine
4. stir in warm milk 
5. add the salt and mix
6. move the dough into a flour area and begin kneading 
7. add the butter and continue kneading until the dough comes together and smooth
8. shape the dough into a ball and place in a warm area. let the dough rise until doubled in size. it took me about and hour and a half
9. while the dough is resting. prepare the butter and minced garlic. mix together and set aside
10. when the dough is ready, flattened the dough and brush with butter on top
11. sprinkle the cheese on top 
12. bake the bread into 350F pre heated oven for 15 minutes 
13. and enjoy!

xo, s

some helpful tips for this recipe:

• if the dough is too sticky, you may add more flour a tablespoon at a time ( but too much flour can ruin the smoothness of the dough) so please be very careful 
• please make sure the butter is at room temperature
• you can add design to your dough to make it look pretty :)
• please make sure the milk is at the right temperature, you do not want to kill your yeast, it will cause of not rising the dough

CHICKEN ADOBO

have you tried making recipes using sodas? i have used an orange soda to bake cakes before, a sprite for making prawns and dark beer for pot roasts, but a coke for filipino adobo? it's kind of new for me. but i've seen so many people have made this adobo so i have to try it. usually, a filipino adobo consists with just few ingredients, a soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves and salt and pepper to taste. there are various ways to make an adobo, it really depends on how you like it to be. at the end of the day, it's your taste is what's important.

ingredients:

• 2 pcs chicken breasts (you can use any cut, bone-in is the best)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (any oil will do)
• ginger (depending on your taste)
• garlic (add lots if you like garlic)
• 1 can of small coca cola soda 7.5oz
• 4 pcs bay leaves 
• 1/2 cup vinegar (lower to 1/4 if you are not a sour person)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce 
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• ground black pepper (to taste)
• salt (to taste)

directions:

1. heat a wok
2. add the oil and sauté the ginger and garlic
3. it's ready when you smell the aroma
4. then add the chicken and stir
5. add the coca cola and stir slowly then cover and let the chicken cooked for about 25 to 30 minutes in medium heat. stir occasionally.
6. once the chicken is cooked, remove from the wok and season the sauce
7. add the bay leaves, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper. make sure you taste the sauce to your likeness. 
8. bring the sauce to a boil 
9. move the sauce to a safe bowl
10. place the cooked chicken back to the wok, then add the sauce. set the heat to high
11. stir to combine then cover and let it simmer until the sauce thickened 
12. take the lid off and keep stirring until the sauce dried out
13. and its ready to served!

enjoy and #happybaking

xo, s

ONE POT MEAL

many people think that rice cooker can only be use for making a rice. rice cooker steam and boil rice so therefore, it can also make some other dishes. so, today, i am showing you one way i enjoy my dish using only the rice cooker. :)

ingredients : for this meal

• 2 cups rice + water to soak the rice
• 1/2 medium size carrots
• 1 medium size potatoes
• 1/4 of a whole onion
• ginger | optional
• 1/2 chayote
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• t tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• garlic powder
• furikake seasoning
• water
• cilantro or scallions for toppings

you can absolutely replace all the ingredients with what you prefer except green leafy- although, you can add the green leafy vegetables as a topping. it will get mushy if you add them with the rest of the ingredients in the rice cooker.

instructions :

1. soak the rice with water for 30 minutes 
2. wash / clean the vegetables and cut them into small cubes
3. disregard the water from the soaked rice
4. add the rice into the rice cooker followed by the vegetables 
5. add the seasoning
6. place the rice cooker pot into the rice cooker base and cook just like how you cook your regular rice 
7. enjoy! 

happy friday to all my beautiful readers/viewers! --meaning, new video is up! :)

today, we will be making a pepper steak. it is fast and easy recipe! who does have time to wait? make this delicious pepper steak in just minutes! pair this dish with rice for a powerful yummy combination, or you can wrap the pepper steak with lettuce! and the best part, if you are vegetarian, you can replace the steak with tofu or any veggie meat that you like. so, GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 medium onions
• 1 cup chopped scallions (green onions)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 pound ribeye steak (or steak cut you prefer)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 knorr cubes
• 2 tsp sesame oil (total)
• salt and pepper to taste
• minced garlic
• chopped onions
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or any oil you prefer) i'm using lard in the video

directions:

1. start with marinating the steak
2. into a bowl, add the soy sauce, vinegar, a sprinkle of scallions, brown sugar, cornstarch, knorr cubes, water, garlic, onions, 1 tsp sesame oil, salt and pepper. mix well
3. cover with plastic wrap and let the steak marinade in the refrigerate for 30 minutes
4. after 30 minutes, you are ready to cook. heat the pan into medium high
5. add oil
6. once the oil is hot enough add the steak, let the steak cook for about 4 to 5 minutes. if you are using a different cut of steak, cook the meat until it's fully cooked
7. add the marinated sauce and stir occasionally until the sauce is thickened
8. add the remaining sesame oil
9. add more ground black pepper (according to your taste)
10. lastly, add the vegetables (green bell peppers, green bell peppers and onion)
11. cook the vegetables to your likeness
12. sprinkle with scallions for garnish
13. and served!

everyone in the house approved this recipe! so i hope you guys will like it, too! feel free to add spicy sauce to the dish if you like the taste of spice!

happy cooking!

xo,s

it's friday! that means new video is up!

this video recipe is requested by a good friend of mine, zwinglai! if you google "siopao" you can find a million of recipes online, i've tried quite a few times making siopao but it does not taste the same as to how it taste like the siopao i remember. i began to feel like they are hiding the "secret" ingredient. i also tried making changes such us adding some vanilla extract, or using bread flour instead of all purpose, using a butter instead of vegetable oil but the result is still not the same. so i gave up!

but when my friend requested the recipe, i thought i should give it a go. so, i tried playing around with the ingredients, and with just one attempt, i finally was able to make it perfect! so, i am going to reveal some ingredients that i used with you guys!

siopao means "hot buns" it is similar to the cantonese steamed bun called cha siu bao. i'm pretty sure most countries has different versions of siopao. we don't bake siopao, we steam it. there is also a sauce for siopao, however, i decided to make the filling more saucy so we can go ahead and forget about the sauce. as a mom, my time is super limited. :)

you can absolutely use any fillings you prefer! my personal favorite is adobo (here is the link for my adobo recipe.) but i will show you the fillings i used in this recipe.

i suggest you follow my recipe without substitutions. if you substitute any of them, i am not sure how it will turn out. so, below are some of the quick tips i can give you to make the siopao.

1. flour- wheat flour is the key! you can check your asian grocery store and find the korean brand of wheat flour. it is the same flour you use to make dumplings, or ramen noodles
2. pork lard- ditch the vegetable oil or butter. go to your nearest mexican grocery store and grab some pork lard. this will help change the consistency of the dough
3. milk- instead of water, use milk. just do it. :)

so, GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

• 2 cups lukewarm milk (about 115f to 120)
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar (for yeast mixture)
• 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
• 5 cups wheat flour (more for dusting)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for flour mixture)
• 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder
• 1/3 cup pork lard

for the filling:

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 chopped onions
• 1 tbsp chopped garlic
• 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce

directions:

1. into a mixing bow, add the lukewarm milk, sugar and yeast. combine and set aside.
2. into a different bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and mix
3. then add the pork lard and combine
4. move the dough into a clean surface and start kneading the dough until soft and smooth. if the dough is super sticky add more flour 1 tbsp at a time
5. shape the dough into a ball and place the dough into an oiled bowl
6. cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 1 hour or so, or until doubled in size
7. at this point we will make the filling
8. into a hot skillet, add the vegetable oil
9. then, saute the onion and garlic
10. once the onion turns transparent you can add the chicken then mix
11. add the vinegar, soy sauce and oyster sauce then combine
12. add salt and pepper to taste (be careful adding the salt as we already added soy sauce to it
13. then add the sweet chili sauce and continue to mix until thickened but not too dry
14. move the filling into a bowl and let it cool down
15. cut the dough into small portions, you will make 16 pieces of siopao for this recipe
16. flatten the dough, then add the filling
17. secure the dough nice and tight to make sure it wont open up while it's cooking
18. lay the dough on top of a parchment paper
19. and repeat the process until you finished
20. add the siopao into the steamer
21. steam for 15 minutes
22. and enjoy!

i hope you will enjoy this recipe! please leave a comment below if you have any questions! see you in my next blog!

xo,
S

check out my previous recipes:

• crispy pork belly
• cookies and cream ice cream
• 3 ingredient cream biscuits

i made a shrimp coconut curry and it was super yummy! i did not even add salt to the dish! :D in case you are interested, here is how i made it, super simple ingredients.

ingredients:

• 3/4 ounce fresh ginger
• 1 red onion
• 3 cloves garlic or more depending on your preference
• 1 1/2 tablespoon curry powder
• 1/2 lime
• 2 cans of coconut milk
• 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound shrimp
• some green leafy vegetables (in my case, i use baby spinach, cilantro and green onions)
• splash of fish sauce
• salt and pepper to taste

directions:

1. saute the onion, garlic and ginger into a heated pan with oil
2. add the coconut milk, curry powder, and fish sauce
3. let the sauce simmer for about 3-5 minutes
4. add the shrimp and cook on a low heat. make sure to not overcook the shrimp
5. add the leafy vegetables and salt and pepper according to your taste.
6. enjoy with rice!

hey guys!

i have a new video up on youtube! i made a vegetarian glass noodles! :) i hope everyone is staying safe!

ingredients:

• 1 pack glass noodles (12 oz)
• 1 pack shiitake mushroom
• 1 pack tofu extra firm some
• chinese cabbage
• 2 stalks green onions 9scallions) or more
• some carrots
• 1/2 onion
• 3 gloves
• garlic fried eggs (optional)
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• some water
• sesame oil for taste
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• salt and pepper to taste

love you bunches!

sai

pork binagoongan (shrimp paste with pork) is a filipino dish where you cook a meat and shrimp together. and since it is a bit in a salty side dish, you may pair it with rice and steamed vegetables! there are so many ways to cook pork binagoongan, many will add some vegetables in it already. but i'm going to make the basic way and probably fastest. the ingredients are probably something you may already have in your pantry. so let's start!

ingredients:

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 of a whole onion (chopped)
• 3 gloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 whole roma tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 pound pork (cut into cube) you can use pork belly
• 3 tbsp shrimp paste
• 1/2 cup water (more if needed)
• ground black pepper (optional)
• garlic powder (optional)
• green onions for toppings

directions:

1. add vegetable oil into a heated pot
2. saute the onion until it turns transparent
3. add the garlic and tomatoes and cook the tomatoes until it's mushy
4. add the pork and water and cover until it the pork is cooked
5. add the shrimp paste and cook more
6. you can add some seasonings you prefer like powdered garlic, powdered onion, black pepper,
7. and top with green onions

enjoy!

love you bunches,

sai

today, i will share with you guys my husband's favorite kimchi recipe. i hope you enjoy making it!

ingredients:

• 1 whole napa cabbage (about 8 pounds)
• 6 pcs scallions
• 2 tsp ginger (grated)
• 1.2 oz garlic (grated)
• 2 tbsp shrimp paste
• 1/2 cup sea salt
• water (enough to cover the cabbage)
• 5 tbsp gochugaru
• 2 tsp sugar

directions:

1. cut the cabbage lengthwise into quarters, and cut out the center. then cut each quarter approximately every 2-inches to make strips.
2. mix the cabbage and salt in a large bowl. using your hands, mix the salt and cabbage together until it softens a bit. you can use gloves, but bare hands are also fine.  then add just enough water to cover the cabbage and let it sit for 1 to 2 hours.
3. while waiting, go ahead and make the paste. combine the garlic, ginger, sugar and the shrimp paste into a bowl, add the gochugaru, and mix well. you can add more or less gochugaru depending on how spicy you want your kimchi to be.
4. drain the cabbage, add more water, and then drain it again 3 times to rinse the cabbage.  let it sit in a strainer and continue to drain for 15 to 20 minutes, ensuring that you drain as much water as you can.
5. once drained, add the rest of the vegetables and the paste and then mix well. make sure every cabbage is coated thoroughly.  you can again use your hands to mix, but this time gloves are recommended as the paste can stain your skin and cause it to burn if you touch your eyes.
6. move the kimchi into jars and push down gently, ensuring that the brine covers the vegetables. make sure to leave at least 1 to 2 inches of space on top as the kimchi will expand during fermentation.
7. you can eat the kimchi right away, but depending on how sour/fresh you like it, let the kimchi jar stand in the room temperature for 2 to 4 days, release the pressure by opening the jar (carefully!) at least once a day.
8. refrigerate and dig in!

i hope you enjoy this recipe! if you do, please share and don't forget to send us photos via our facebook page or instagram! see you again in my next recipe!

xo,
S