Moqueca de Peixe

This dish is popular in Brazil specially in the state of Bahia, the northeastern part of Brazil where the dish originated. This is really delicious. Soon I will make the Moqueca Capixaba  for those who do not have Dende palm oil in your place, the Moqueca Capixaba uses olive oil. Watch out for it very soon.

Ingredientes
500 grams fish ( any fish that you like to use)
100 ml Dende Palm oil
300 ml coconut milk 
1/2 cup water or as needed
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (mixed color)
1 cup chopped tomatoes 
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
2 tablespoons chopped spring onion
salt and pepper to taste


Procedure:
1. In a pot put all the ingredients and cook over medium heat. Once boiling reduce the heat and simmer until fully done

2. Garnish with coriander and spring onion then serve and enjoy.

I added cherry tomatoes for decoration.

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Garlic Canned Tuna

  It's yummy!

Ingredients:
2 canned Tuna
4 cloves garlic
spring onion for garnishing
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:
1. Saute the garlic then add the tuna and stir for a minute. Add some salt if needed, then sprinkle with ground black pepper.
2. Simmer until done then put in a serving plate, garnish with spring onion and toasted garlic.
3. Serve and do not forget to smile :-).

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Garlic Shrimp and Crabstick

Simple and very easy to prepare less than 10 minutes cooking time :-).

Ingredients:
250 grams shrimps ( de-shelled but left the tail)
8 pieces crabsticks
3 cloves garlic (minced)
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:
1. Saute the garlic then add the shrimps and stir until changed in color (orangey).
2. Add the crabstick, salt and pepper to taste then stir for a minute or two then turn off the heat.
3. Put in a serving plate sprinkle with some toasted garlic and sliced spring onion. Enjoy!

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Seafood Fried Rice

Superb!!


Ingredients for 5 servings:

4 cups cooked rice
3 cloves garlic
250 grams shrimps
250 grams squid rings
6 crab sticks (sliced)
salt and pepper to taste
green peas 


Procedure:

1. Saute the garlic then add the squids and continue to 
saute for a minute. Then add the shrimps and saute for few 
seconds then stir thoroughly.

2. Add the rice then stir very well until almost  done, then add the crab stick then stir.

3. Add some green peas, salt and pepper to taste, stir until done then serve with a big smile :-).

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Breaded Cream Dory

I used Panko (breadcrumbs) for this recipe  because panko will make the fried food really crispy. The best!


Ingredients:
1/2 kilo Cream Dory Fish ( clean well)
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 egg beaten
2 tablespoons calamansi juice
salt and pepper to taste

Panko

Procedure:
1. Sprinkle the cream dory with salt and pepper to taste, calamansi juice then mix evenly. Dip in the beaten egg and roll over the breadcrumbs.

2. Fry it until done, then serve and enjoy. :)

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Sinabawang Kinhason

Tam-is ang sabaw ug lami kaayo, maong paborito jud nako ning sinabawan nga kinhason. Higop na ta mga higala :-), ug ingon pa sa akong lola makapabaskog jud ni :-).
Unsay tawag ninyo ani nga kinhason?


Mga Sagol:
1 kilo kinhason
1 sibuyas
3 tasa tubig
1 kutsarita luy-a (strips)
1 tasa kamunggay
sibuyas dahon
asin

Pamaagi sa pagluto:
1. Pabukalon ang tubig kauban sa sibuyas ug luy-a. Ilunod ang kinhason, padayunon lang sa pagpabukal sulod sa lima ka minuto para maluto, tilawi unya timplahi ug asin.
2. Ilunod ang kamunggay ug dahon sa sibuyas, pwede na haunon.
3. Manghigop na tag sabaw mga higala. 

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Ginataang Tulingan

Ingredients for 6 servings:
1/2 kilo pirit
3 cloves garlic ( crushed)
thumb size ginger ( sliced)
1 onion (sliced)
1 onion ( sliced)
2 cups coconut milk
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
3 finger chili  (siling haba)
salt to taste


Procedure:
1. Saut� the  ginger, garlic and onion, then add 1 cup coconut milk, salt, ground pepper then bring to a boil and simmer for a minute.
2. Add the fish then simmer until cooked,  add the rest of the coconut milk and chili, simmer for a minute then turn off the heat.
3. Serve hot with rice and enjoy.

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Herbed Shrimps

Simply cooked with herbs.

Ingredients for 2 servings:
1/4 kilo shrimps ( de-shelled )
1/2 teaspoon oregano flakes
1 bay leaf /laurel
3 basil leaves
3 mint leaves
salt and pepper to taste


Procedure:
1. Chop finely or Pound together the oregano, mint, basil and laurel, then sprinkle the de-shelled shrimps with the herbs and  add salt and pepper both sides until done then serve on a bed of salad.

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Ginisang Hipon

Savor the fresh flavor of shrimps in a very easy way of cooking. 

Ingredients for 4 servings:
1/2 kilo shrimps (de-shelled and cleaned)
1/2 cup sliced tomatoes
1 onion ( sliced)
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon calamansi or lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste


Procedure:
1. Saute the garlic, onion and tomatoes then add the shrimps and continue sauteeing for a minute.
2. Add the fish sauce, lemon juice and pepper then continue cooking, add salt of needed. Turn off the heat when done.
3. Serve it hot. 

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Conch Shell Soup

I cooked this out of curiosity, I really wanna try what is the taste of this shell that's why I bought some. The soup is really delicious and we all loved it, the shell's meat is chewy but yummy.You can remove the meat by just pulling it, no need to crash the shell :-).

Ingredients:
1/2 kilo conch shell
2 cups water
2 pieces finger chili
1 bunch spring onion
1 teaspoon ginger strips
1 small onion
salt and pepper to taste



Procedure:
1. In a pot put the water, onion, chili and ginger then bring to a boil, when boiling add the shell and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Add salt and pepper to taste then simmer for a minute and turn off the heat.
3. Add the spring onion then serve. 

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Shrimp Balls

This is a must try recipe. I am very sure that your loved ones will adore this. Very Crispy in every bite.

Ingredients for 3-4 servings:
1/4 kilo  Shrimps    (shelled and chopped)
1 piece carrot ( diced)
1 onion (minced)
2 tablespoons flour
2 pieces eggs ( yolks and whites separated)
8 slices loaf bread ( diced)
salt and pepper to taste
oil for frying

Procedure:
1. Saute the garlic and onion then add the shrimp, salt and pepper then stir for two minutes and remove from heat. Set aside to cool.
2. When it's cooled add the yolks and flour then mix well. Form every � tablespoon of mixture into balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

3. After 30 minutes get the egg whites and beat it, then dip the shrimp balls and roll over the diced bread.
4. Deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve with a smile :-).

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