Java Rice

Is one the favorite rice recipe of the Filipino citizens.  This kind of recipe is basically served with grilled dish or fried dishes. This Java rice recipe is a Filipino style which is suited for the Filipino taste. There are many kinds of java rice but this kind of Java is one of the best serve rice for its uniqueness taste.

Ingredients:

5 cups of warm steamed white rice

½ tbsp. Annatto powder

¼tsp. turmeric powder

3 tbsp. margarine

1 tsp. toasted garlic

½ tsp. salt

 Coking Procedure

In a medium sized pan, melt margarine for about 10 seconds.

Then add in the turmeric and annatto powder. Mix well

Add in the steamed rice, and then gently mix so that the rice is coated well with the mixture. Then sprinkle it with the salt on top. Mix well.

Transfer it to the serving plate. 

Serve and Enjoy!

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Onion Rings

Onion Rings

It is one of the delicious side dishes or appetizer for Filipino. Mostly served during dinner time, and also “bonding time" together with your friends. Another kind of onion recipe, dip in a delicious mayo dip and it can be a good replacement for French fries.

Ingredients:

2 pcs. Large White Onions (sliced ¾ inch thick rings)

1 cup flour

1 pc. Egg, beaten

1 cup breadcrumbs

1 tbsp. ground black pepper

3 cups cooking oil

Dip:

½ cup mayonnaise

2 tbsp. honey

2 tbsp. mustard

1 tsp. garlic (minced)

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Procedures:

DIP Onion Slices separately in a flour, then in egg, and lastly, coat with breadcrumbs. (Set aside, then repeat it to other rings)

In a large deep skillet heat oil then DEEP-FRY breaded Onions (Until brown and crisp)

Drain then set aside.

For the Dip: COMBINE mayonnaise, garlic and other dip ingredients, mix until smooth.

On a large plate arrange the fried onion rings together with the dip. Then Serve.

Enjoy!

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Ukoy

This is one of Filipino finger food. Commonly served during break time together with the vinegar sauce you will surely enjoy this kind of food. This isn’t seasonal this can be served all the times. Easy to prepare and budget friendly.

Ingredients:

1 cup small shrimps (cleaned)

1 cup cornstarch

¼ cup flour

1 ½ cups monggo bean sprouts

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 piece raw egg

Cooking procedure:

1. In a large bowl. Combine cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg, water, salt, and ground black pepper then stir until diluted.

2. Add: the shrimps and monggo bean sprouts in the mixture and stir.

3. In a large frying pan pour-in the cooking oil.

4. When the oil is hot enough, scoop 3 tablespoons of the mixture and quickly drop it in hot oil. (Flatten)

5. Cook each side for 3 minutes or until the color turns golden brown.

6. Remove the deep-fried “Ukoy” from the pan and place in a plate lined with paper towel to absorb the oil.

7. Remove the paper towel and serve with “sinamak” or vinegar sauce.

Serve and Enjoy! 

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