Herby Adobo

Herby Adobo

Adobo is one of the dishes that I like cooking not just because it is tasty but because it is easy to cook and it stores longer than other dishes.

I'm currently trying to manage my time well between work, school and social life so I need to be creative and resourceful with my meals. I need to make sure that my meals are still healthy. So probably in the next few posts, I'll be posting most of  the dishes I'll be preparing for my self as well.

Ingredients used:

• Pork, cut into small cubes
• Onion
• Garlic
• Thyme ( I used this instead of bay leaves coz I ran out of bay leaves :D)
• cooking oil
• peppercorns
• Vinegar
• Soy sauce

What I did:

I sauteed the onions then added the garlic. Then, I turned the heat up and added the pork. When the pork's color changed into a lighter color, I added some water and peppercorns. After that, I just turned the heat down. Next, I let it simmer for a while and added the soy sauce, vinegar and thyme. I usually use a ratio of 3:1. Three parts soy sauce to one part of vinegar. If you want your pork to be really tender, let it simmer for 10-15 more minutes over low heat.

Chicken with Lemon and Ginger Sauce

Chicken with Lemon and Ginger Sauce

Another chicken dish. When I was not yet allergic to chicken, I loved cooking with chicken breast fillets. I heard it's healthy and it really cooks fast. I also love the taste of ginger and lemon (I love the tea as well). I thought of this dish while walking through the condiments aisle of a supermarket. I saw the instant lemon sauce and then my hand just took one and placed it on my cart. When I got home, I thought that using lemon sauce alone is quite plain so I decided to use peppercorns and ginger.

Ingredients used:

• chicken breast fillet cut into 1 inch strips
• egg, beaten and seasoned with salt
• Japanese breadcrumbs ( I used this because I love the texture it gives after it is cooked)
• cooking oil
• Lemon Sauce (I used the Lee Kum Kee brand)
• ginger, julienned
• peppercorns
• salt

What I did:

I dipped the chicken breast fillets in a bowl containing the beaten egg. Then, I coated it with Japanese breadcrumbs. If you want to add more flavor, you can season your Japanese breadcrumbs with a sprinkle of paprika or chili powder. Deep fry the chicken fillets until they're light golden brown. It's easy to overcook so you really have to be careful when cooking them. In a separate pan, saute the ginger until its aroma is released then add the lemon sauce and peppercorns. Turn down the heat and add the chicken strips that you previously fried. Season it and you're done. Really easy, right?