VEGETARIAN SISIG

VEGETARIAN SISIG- - here is my meatless version of this popular Kapampangan meat dish, usually seasoned with calamansi or lemon juice, chopped onions and chopped chili peppers. Different adaptations such as tofu or tokwa, mushroom or other veggie cold cuts are common.  My sisig is a combination of gluten or veggie meat and tofu or tokwa.  It is an easy way to enjoy the bold flavors of meatless sisig, that is to say, creamy, spicy and tasty!

Sisig first became popular as an appetizer later turned main dish.  Sisig means 'to snack on something sour'.  So the secret to a delicious sisig is its perky sourness blended with a creamy dressing. 

I know Filipinos just love to eat sisig so much. It is definitely one of the top favorites in the country, However, it is good to try vegetarian sisig once in a while.  It is a good alternative to meat versions.  It is clean, healthy and guilt-free but tastes just as good as the original.  And when you start liking it, it would be a good healthy eating habit to keep.

You can enjoy sisig as a main dish with steaming hot rice, or just make 'papak' by itself with some crackers or chippy and your favorite drink.  

I have been cooking vegetarian sisig as a main meal with rice quite often for my family for many years.  We are all vegetarians in the family and it is our complete protein source. We never get tired of the flavor.

Ingredients: 

1/2 k gluten or vegemeat (fried, grilled, chopped finely))

1 block tofu (250g) or 4 pcs tokwa (mashed, fried)

1 pack all-purpose cream (250ml)

2 Tbsp ginger (chopped finely)

2 Tbsp leeks or spring onions

(or 1 tsp garlic and 2 Tbsp onions)

1/2 c cheese (grated)

2-4 Tbsp calamansi (or lemon) juice

2 Tbsp red bell pepper (chopped finely)

2 Tbsp Sisig powder

salt

Garnish:

red bell pepper (chopped finely)

spring onions (chopped finely)

1. In a pan, saute leeks or spring onions or garlic and onion. Add all-purpose cream, cheese, red bell pepper, salt, ginger and sisig powder.  Mix and simmer.

2. Add all other ingredients.  Mix well, garnish and serve.

Sisig recipe is also available  in my GULAY ebook 7.
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BANANA CAKE

BANANA CAKE - - Once in a while my husband Ding Lema (Uddhava das) takes over the kitchen and cooks or bakes. He makes this simple and easy healthy banana cake that's a family favorite. It is moist and delicious even without frosting. So simple to make, no need for fancy mixer. Just mix everything in a bowl.

Ingredients:

3 c wheat flour

1/2 c powdered milk

1 1/2 c sugar

1/2 block butter (melted)

1/2 Tbsp baking soda

1 Tbsp vinegar

1-2 Tbsp oil

1 3/4 c water

8-10 pcs ripe lakatan bananas (mashed)

1/2 c raisins (optional)

Procedure:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Mix well.
2. Add melted butter, water, oil and vinegar. Mix well.
3. Add mashed bananas and raisins. Fold in, pour over baking pan, bake, slice and serve.

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EGGLESS CUSTARD PIE

EGGLESS CUSTARD PIE - - is so easy to make and yet the results are always good and yummy.  Compared to the classic custard pie made with egg yolks,  this one is healthier to enjoy eating without loosing any of the silky smooth goodness.

Crust:
1 c all purpose flour
1/2 c whole wheat flour
1/2 c butter
2 Tbsp sugar
5-6 Tbsp water

Procedure:
1.  Combine flour and sugar in a mixing bowl.  Add butter and water. Mix until crumbly.  Press on a pie pan. Set aside.

Meanwhile, prepare the custard filling.

Custard:
1 1/4 c milk
1 pack (3/4 - 1 cup) all purpose cream
3 Tbsp sugar
3 Tbsp custard powder
1/4 tsp vanilla

1.  If custard powder is not available, you can make your own:  combine 2 Tbsp corn flour or corn starch, 1 Tbsp milk powder, then add 1 Tbsp vanilla and a few drops yellow food color while cooking the custard.
2.  Combine all ingredients in a bowl.  Mix well until smooth.  Boil
over low heat until custard thickens.
3.  Pour over pie crust.  Bake until done. Serve.
(Note:  food color is optional)

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ICE-COLD KINAYOD NA MELON DRINK

My favorite summer drink -- ice-cold kinayod na melon drink. It's truly refreshing.

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