INdulge!
VOL.5 ISSUE 83 • JUNE 28, 2012
EDGEDAVAO
FOOD
Pour in sweet and spicy tomato ketchup, pineapple juice and pineapple chunks. Let simmer but do not cover. Add carrot chunks, quartered red and green bell peppers and Hoisin sauce. Season to taste. Add fried lapu-lapu and let flavors come together. Simmer but again, do not cover. Serve hot. Love moves in mysterious ways. . . Al,
Living legacy!
By Bai Fauziah Fatima Sinsuat Ambolodto, MBA
Hand-me-down recipes
“He gave to me a gift I know, I never can repay.” This is but the most beautiful, meaningful and hear t-wrenching line from a song I can ever tell my Dad. Though July is regarded as the Father’s Month, I still believe that every single day of our existence, we should celebrate and pay respect to the miracle of life given to us by the other half responsible for our well-being, our Fathers. We may not shower him with praises, nor mention his name in a song but Tatay, Ama, Daddy, Papa or whatever name we may call him, Maraming Salamat sa pag-aaruga at pagmamahal. Mahal na mahal ka namin. Daddy, I am not one to write long letters, for I feel that you, Daddy, ought to know that I appreciate the honesty and the example that you set for me to follow. It seems much easier to just accept as true that which is accepted as true and pass it on without comment, than it is to try to replace what is proven to be false with that which is proven to be true. Am I making any sense here? Yet the spirit and the totality of truth that you have taught me
As the years go by, I stop and think about all the memories we’ve made, the good times we’ve shared and the love between us that keeps growing. You are not only my husband but also my best friend and my soul mate. You are a blessing from above. I thank you for all the things that you have done for me and the kids. Not only are you a wonderful husband, you’re also a terrific father and caregiver. I love you Bhie… more than words, more than life. I am forever grateful for your love and proud to be your wife. Baila CHUNKY CHICKEN SPRING ROLLS This recipe was shared
to respect all that is here on earth, may it be living or nonliving, demands obedience, discipline and strong faith if right is ever to triumph over wrong. May all fathers, young and old, grandfathers, stepfathers and uncles realize that their children, grandchildren, niece and nephew must know the truth and act upon it, if they are to be free from the fears that rob us from the peace of heart, and a sense of security in this life and the life thereafter. I love you Dad! Your forever Little Big Girl, Alibai Through the Years. . . Samel,
Your name will always health buffs. Because Dadremain in my heart. It dy only eat those low-sodiwill be spoken and shared um and low in fat dishes, in the gentlest of prayers. Mom tends to cook bland And you will be with me dishes (Love you Mama) forever. . . for Daddy. However, this If it were not for you, I is one dish my Dad loves, would not have half the and even me, the flavors happiness that I feel inside. go well together and you’d I do not know what magic be asking for seconds in it is that makes people as no time. (Mama cooked wonderful as you. . . but I this for Daddy on Father’s am sure glad it works. Day) It takes a certain kind Season Lapu-Lapu with of person to be special. It lemon salt and freshly takes someone exactly like cracked black pepper. Deep you. I love you - - through fry until golden. Pat dry on the years. Happy Father’s paper towels to remove exDay! cess oil and set aside. In a pan, sauté minced Mama native garlic, mashed ginger, slivered white onion My Mom’s Sweet and quartered ripe tomaand Sour Laputoes. Mama said not to Lapu mash your tomatoes, let My parents are both them wilt on their own.
by my cousin, Baila, as she cooked it for her husband, Al, for Father’s day. Sauté garlic, onion, preboiled chicken chunks (You can also use canned chicken chunks. Your chicken chunks should be bite size pieces.). Season with salt, freshly cracked black pepper, cinnamon, cumin powder and oyster sauce. Cook chicken chunks until it turns brown. We want the smoky flavor to emanate from the chicken once we bite into it. Let cool and set aside. Prepare your spring roll (lumpia) wrapper. Scoop filling and sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top before you roll the wrapper. Making sure all edges are sealed. You can add vegetables or even tofu for added flavor. Deep-fry your spring rolls until golden brown. Pat dry in paper towels to remove excess oil. For the sauce: Combine Japanese Mayonnaise, Tomato Ketchup, garlic paste and pepper. Serve hot. Shout out to my workmates at Just Simply Outsourcing and to Ms.Serena Tell me what you think of this week’s recipe. Email me your questions, suggestions and comments at iamtheroyalchef@gmail.com . Happy Cooking!