Leche Flan

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INGREDIENTS:

1 can (390g) evaporated milk

1 can (390g) condensed milk

10 eggs

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or lemon essence

For the caramel:

1 cup sugar

3/4 cup water

STEPS:

• In a saucepan, mix the sugar & water. Bring to a boil for a few minutes until the sugar caramelize.
• Pour the caramelized sugar into aluminum moulds
• In a mixing bowl, put eggs and mix it with hand mixer. While mixing evaporated milk, condensed milk, and vanilla
• Gently pour the mixture on top of the caramel on the aluminum moulds. Fill the moulds to about 1 to 1 1/4 inch thick.
• Cover moulds individually with aluminum foil.
• Steam for about 20 minutes OR
• Bake for about 45 minutes. Before baking the Leche Flan, place the moulds on a larger baking pan half filled with very hot water. Pre-heat oven to about 370 degrees before baking.
• You can tell when the Leche Flan is cooked by inserting a knife -if it comes out clean, it is cooked.
• Let cool then refrigerate.

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Relyenong pUsit

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INGREDIENTS:

1 kilo medium to large fresh squid

1 bottle or 1 cup Sprite or 7-up

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons calamansi juice

2 tablespoons minced garlic

2 teaspoons cracked black pepper

2 medium-sized onions, sliced

2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped

salt and pepper for seasoning

STEPS:

• Wash the squids well. Remove the long thin membrane in the head and body and slit the eyes to bring out the ink. Wash the body cavity well.
• Place the squid in the bowl.
• Add Sprite or 7-up, soy sauce, calamansi juice minced garlic and cracked black pepper. Marinate for 1 hour or more.
• Stuff the squid tube with a mixture of onions and tomatoes. Sew the ends of the squid so contents to prevent spillage.
• Prepare the fire.
• When grill is ready, grill the squid. Use the marinade sauce to baste the squid while it is being grilled.
• Don’t overcook or else the squid will come out chewy. One just wants it easy to bite and tender.
• You will know it is cooked when there are few grill marks, the squid is cooked to the center of the body. It takes around 3 to 5 minutes.

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Adobong Baboy

FILIPINO RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/2 lb. pork, cut into serving pieces

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1/3 cup vinegar

3 tbsp. soy sauce

2 bay leaf

salt to taste

1/4 tsp. pepper or 1 tsp. peppercorns

1 tbsp. sugar (optional)

1/2 cup water

oil, for frying

STEPS:

• Combine all ingredients in a big pot except the oil and let stand for at least 30 minutes.
• Place pot over medium heat and bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat and simmer covered until meat is tender for about an hour (checking occasionally for the water not to get dry, just add a little water each time you see it is almost dry up). You may adjust the seasoning according to your taste and liking. Drain and reserve sauce. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the meat until lightly brown on all sides. Set aside and keep warm.
• Pour off all remaining oil from the pan. Pour in back the meat and reserve sauce. Mix for about a few minutes while scraping up the bits on the bottom of pan.
• Remove from heat. Serve hot.

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Binaki

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INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup powdered milk

1 teaspoon baking powder

5 ears young corn, grated and ground.

Enough water to cover for boiling

STEPS:

• In a mixing bowl mix sugar, powdered milk, baking powder and corn
• Pile 2 corn husks and put in 2 tablespoons of the mixture.
• Wrap and tie. Repeat the same procedure with the rest of the mixture.
• Arrange in a saucepan and add just enough water for boiling.
• Cook for 35 minutes

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