Ginataang Manok sa Papaya with Malunggay

Ginataan is one of the famous Filipino recipe. One region in the Philippines is very well known when it comes to ginataan: the Bicol region . Ginataan can be root crops, meat and vegetables cooked in coconut milk. It is always spiced up with black pepper and red chili.

Today, I'm going to show you how to cook healthy ginataang manok with papaya. These two is always a perfect combination especially in our favorite tinola. Ginataang manok is always  best with papaya plus green leafy leaves like talbos ng sili or malunggay. 

We all know that malunggay is considered as the miracle plant because of the nutrients and health benefits our body can get from this leafy plant. This is why instead of using any other green leafy leaves in my recipe, I always consider adding malunggay first.

Here are the things needed to cook ginataang manok.

Ingregients:

1/2 kg chicken

1 whole papaya

2 cups coconut milk

malunggay leaves (moringa)

1 onion

2 pcs garlic

1 pc ginger

patis

pepper

msg (optional)

Procedure:

Step 1: On a pan,saute ginger,garlic and onion.

Step 2: Add chicken, wait until it's half cooked.

Step 4: Add papaya,put seasoning then cover the pan until cooked.

The papaya extract will gradually release when cooked, no need to add water.

Step 5: Add coconut milk and malunggay leaves.

Step 6: Bring in to boil for 2 minutes

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Ginisang Alugbati with sardines

It's a vine-like plant which we usually see in our neighbor's backyard. It's easy to grow and doesn't need to water regularly. Alugbati is one of the most considered healthy leafy vegetables just like camote tops. Alugbati or malavar spinach has so much health benefits.

Nutritional Facts of Alugbati Per 1/2 cup serving

• 5 g calories
• 0.17 g of non-saturated fat which is good to maintain your diet.
• 0.5 g of fiber for a healthy digestive system
• 13 microgram of Vitamin A to help maintain good eyesight, healthy hair and skin
• 0.33 mg of iron that gives us extra energy and keeps our brain healthy and alert
• 25 g of folate promotes proper DNA and healthy brain

One of my favorite alugbati recipe is the saute' or ginisang alugbati with sardines. It gives me comfort and peace of mind thinking the fact that my family is eating a complete food. Ginisang alugbati has no fats, it only has omega 3 from sardines and the rest is fiber and the amazing benefits of alugbati leaves.

Ginisang Alugbati Ingredients:

• 1 cup Alugbati tops
• 1 can sardines
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 medium sized chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 2 pieces chopped red tomatoes
• Salt
• seasoning

Procedure :

• Heat cooking oil on a pan
• Saute garlic, onion and tomatoes
• Add sardines
• Saute for 3minutes with continuous stirring
• Add Alugbati tops
• Add salt and seasonings then cover. Lower down the heat to below medium
• Boil for at least 3 minutes
• Share and Enjoy!

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How to Make Tortang Talong

Torta is a spanish word with huge array of culinary meanings. In the Philippines, when you say torta, it means fried food solidized by egg. It can be ground pork, vegetables or canned goods. Tortang talong is just one of torta recipes and one of the easiest to prepare among all torta recipes. 



Ingredients in Making Tortang Talong: 

• 1 big roasted and peeled talong(eggplant) 
• 1 minced garlic 
• 1/2 chopped onion 
• 1 beaten egg 1 tbsp. 
• cooking oil 
• a pinch of salt 

Procedure: 

• On a pan, heat oil 
• Saute garlic and onion and remove from heat 
• Mix them with egg add salt 
• Flatten the roasted eggplant and dip in the egg mixture
• On the same pan,fry the combined mixture for at least 3 minutes 
• Turn upside down and fry for another minute 
• Serve with catsup and rice

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How to Make Lumpiang Sariwa

Yummy Lumpiang Sariwa

Lumpiang Sariwa is a Filipino dish also known as "fresh spring rolls". It is made of vegetables rolled in wrapper made of egg and flour plus minced garlic and ground peanut on top. Wow! 'can't help my self craving for lumpia while writing this article. Everytime we have family occasion, I won't let it pass without lumpiang sariwa. Despite of being so delicious, lumpiang sariwa also gives us so much health benefits such as: protein, vitamins A,B and C and fiber that helps keep our digestive system healthy. My husband and I are so addicted to lumpiang sariwa and my kids also love this popular Pinoy dish. 

 Ingredients of Lumpiang sariwa:

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 kg. ground pork
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
• 1 medium potato, peeled and sliced
•  1/2 cup green beans, french cut
• 1/2 cup cabbage, shredded
• 2 cups ubod ng niyog (heart of coconut palm), shredded
• 20 small lettuce leaves

Wrapper:

• 4 eggs
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup water

Sauce:

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

Toppings:

• 1/2 cup ground peanuts
• 5 cloves minced garlic

Procedure in making Lumpiang sariwa:

• Saute garlic and onion
• Add ground pork, saute until it becomes light brown
• Add all ingredients, cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes
• Season to taste, set aside

Procedure in making lumpia wrapper:

• Mix all ingredients using egg beater.
• On  a non-stick pan, spread the mixture to make a thin dough over low heat
• Cover the pan and pour off excess. 
• Cook until the wrapper can be lifted (if batter bubbles, the pan is too hot). 
• Turn upside down and cook just to warm the other side. 
• Remove from heat and make the next wrapper repeating the same procedure.

Procedure in making lumpia sauce:

• On a pan, mix all ingredients
• Over low heat, stir the mixture constantly until the sauce becomes thick
• Set Aside

Wrapping and Presentation:

• Wrap the cooked ingredients inside the lumpia wrapper
• Put 1 lettuce wrapper at the end of each wrap.
• Add sauce on top
• Spread ground peanuts and minced garlic 

Make perfect Lumpia wrappers
using this 10" green earth non-stick pan.

• 100% PTFE and PFOA free.
• unprecedented non-stick performance 
• no harmful fumes or toxins at high temperatures.
• scratch resistant
• super easy to clean
• Made of durable heavy gauge pure aluminum with no heavy metals of harmful chemicals

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