Kilawing Kambing (Filipino Ceviche)

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KILAWING KAMBING (Filipino Ceviche)
(VINEGAR CURED GOAT’S MEAT-MY INNOVATION)
“Kilawin” a Filipino term for preps of raw fish or goat’s meat usually cured
and flavored with vinegar, onion (better with red for the extra “kick”),
ginger (for some), black pepper (ground or cracked) and pungent-ized with “labuyo” (bird’s eye chilies).
For “Kinilaw na Isda” where raw fish meat like “Tanigue” (Spanish Mackerel)
or “Dilis” (long-jawed anchovy) is utilized,
recipe undergoes almost identical procedure amongst areas.
Plain raw and above spices and condiments season up end product.
For “Kinilaw or Kilawing Kambing”, different regions vaunt of their variations:
“Ilocanos”, have their’s grilled before slicing;
“Tagalogs” boil meat first with skin intact, prepare as is or still institute grilling
then add soy sauce, flavor up, toss and tumble… WOOLAA!!!
While in mid and down south of the country some folks boil first
to ensure tenderness to bite, grill then add preferred taste enhancers.
My procedure is a bit different as I wish flesh to sip-up flavor first before adding other ingredients.
Let’s do it.
Better to procure meat of  “kid” or “cabrito” (Spanish) which are the younger animals
for more pleasant bite than from tougher “chevon” (French) the older ones.
Others call this “mutton” which, in the strictest sense, is apt for meat of adult sheep.
Prep time:                     45mins.
Cook time:                    0
Total time:                     45mins.
Makes/Serves:             6
Cooking medium:
Special instruction(s):

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 kilo fully cleaned goat meat
100 grams goat liver
1 medium green bell pepper de-seeded and sliced thinly
2 pieces “sili pansigang”  (banana pepper or chili finger) thinly-roundly sliced
3 pieces “labuyo” very finely sliced
1 medium red onion sliced
10 grams cracked black pepper
10 grams table salt
30 ml. vinegar (cane is suggested)
10 ml. ginger juice
OPTIONAL 3 grams MSG

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PROCEDURES:
1.    In suitable casserole, adding 1/3 of your salt, 1/3 of vinegar and enough tap water, boil meat until preferred tenderness.
2.    In last 2 minutes of boiling add liver.
3.    Scoop out boiled meat and liver. Slice out skin from flesh.
This separation will render highly enticing appeal to finish product. Slice all finely. Set aside.
4.    Pour in sliced meat/liver unto bowl, add remaining vinegar and salt, ginger juice and black pepper.
Toss and tumble actively to let flavor penetrate the meat.
5.    Add in “labuyo”, “sili pansigang”, onion, bell pepper and the OPTIONAL MSG.
The more tumbling and tossing…the more your “kilawin” will taste superb.
6.    SERVE.
DISCLAIMER: Above are test kitchen and household-produced dishes. All ingredients utilized are of food grade quality passing international and domestic sanitary standards. While we find the results highly acceptable, no guarantee nor explicit assurance is hereby issued when recipe is performed by readers. For one, although of similar breed, spices, herbs and other ingredients vary from country to country/region to region that possibility of affecting end taste, aroma & bite-feel is great. Further thereto, mentioned sensory evaluation (aroma, taste, mouth-feel) is subjective.

Want another different/innovated “KILAWIN” type?
Below is “Kilawing Baboy”.
Click below pic for recipe.

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Toastered “Tanigue” (Spanish Mackerel)

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TOASTERED “TANIGUE” (Spanish Mackerel)
(BBQ SAUCE BASTED-OVEN TOASTERED “TANIGUE”)
“Tanigue” (Spanish Mackerel or King Fish (in USA)
is sold in our country on per slice basis.
Get the number of slices suiting your need.
This makes it suitable for variety of preps:
grilled, fried, baked, hot plate griddled or roasted.
Again, calling to action my ever dependable…oven toaster,
this dish, along with my red still & greens on the side,
did I enjoy while watching our fave TV show.
Prep time:                    10 mins.
Cook time:                    40 mins.
Total time:                     50 mins.
Makes/Serves:        1 or 2
Cooking medium:  oven toaster, oil brush
Special instruction(s):

INGREDIENTS:
a slice of medium fully rinsed “Tanigue”
5 grams fine salt
3 grams ground black pepper
100 grams BBQ sauce (I used and like Stubb’s Original)
NOTE: There are thousands of brands. Get & use what you prefer.
PROCEDURES:
1.    Season your “Tanigue” on both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside for 30 minutes.
2.    Pre-heat oven toaster to 175deg. Celsius (347deg. F)
3.    Using oil brush, generously apply to all sides of fish your BBQ sauce.
4.    Lay fish in suitable pan and pop into toaster.
5.    Toaster your fish for 20 minutes each side.
6.    Adorn in plate, side with your preferred greens, no need for dip, enjoy and have a good “bonding” with your loved one.

DISCLAIMER: Above are test kitchen and household-produced dishes. All ingredients utilized are of food grade quality passing international and domestic sanitary standards. While we find the results highly acceptable, no guarantee nor explicit assurance is hereby issued when recipe is performed by readers. For one, although of similar breed, spices, herbs and other ingredients vary from country to country/region to region that possibility of affecting end taste, aroma & bite-feel is great. Further thereto, mentioned sensory evaluation (aroma, taste, mouth-feel) is subjective.

Spare Ribs…A Different Approach.

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SPARE RIBS…A NEW APPROACH
(FOIL ROASTED BBQ GLAZED SPARE RIBS)
Back Ribs, for food serving purposes-are bones with little flesh
where 1 rack (the term for a whole serving)
MUST HAVE 10-13 bones-any fewer than this is called
“cheater rack”, come from between the spine (the long center backbone) & the mid rib.
From mid rib to belly side is now called SPARE RIB
our center character for this prep issue.
The word “BABY” in Baby Back Ribs does NOT mean the ribs are from very young (baby) calf.
It just means such ribs are from cattle slaughtered on their marketable weights of 105-125kilos
and NOT from adult-ultra mature ones of  225-295kilos.
Spare Ribs have flatter & bigger bones than Back Ribs but presence of more fat in them,
when sliced with an amount of flesh, renders a more tender and tastier bite than Back Ribs’.
The cooking procedure is DIFFERENT…NOT the usual char-grilled.
But you’ll love the simplicity of prep as you savour the end result.
Prep time:                     10 mins.
Cook time:                    1 hour 30 mins.
Total time:                     1 hour 40 mins.
Makes/Serves:             2
Cooking needs:            foil, brush, electric or gas range
Special instruction(s):

INGREDIENTS:
2 pieces fully cleaned spare ribs (kindly ask your butcher to be a bit generous in leaving thicker meat than their usual)
15 grams salt
8 grams ground black pepper
20 ml. EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
100 grams BBQ Sauce-any of your choice (I used Stubb’s Original & found it great)
PROCEDURES:
1.    Pat dry your spare ribs. Season with salt and pepper.
2.    Unto suitable range pan, lay flat your foil and place in the middle the ribs. Ensure size of foil is enough to cover ALL parts
when roasting.
3.    Using brush, generously cover all parts and sides of ribs with BBQ Sauce.
4.    Fold foil seeing to it that joints are also folded to ensure “steam trap”. Set aside.
5.    Heat range to 300deg.F (148deg.Celsius) In middle rack pop in pan. Cook for 1 hour 10 minutes.
6.    When done, withdraw pan, open foil and pour in EVOO to cover top of ribs. Use brush to scatter oil.
7.    Increase range temp to 380deg.F (193deg.Celsius) and brown top part of ribs for another 20 minutes.
8.    WOWIE. Adorn your serving plate and enjoy this simple approach to a tasteful bite with loved one.
Use your hands please.
DISCLAIMER: Above are test kitchen and household-produced dishes. All ingredients utilized are of food grade quality passing international and domestic sanitary standards. While we find the results highly acceptable, no guarantee nor explicit assurance is hereby issued when recipe is performed by readers. For one, although of similar breed, spices, herbs and other ingredients vary from country to country/region to region that possibility of affecting end taste, aroma & bite-feel is great. Further thereto, mentioned sensory evaluation (aroma, taste, mouth-feel) is subjective.

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Blanched Broccoli In Garlic Oyster Sauce

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BLANCHED BROCCOLI IN GARLIC OYSTER SAUCE
(FIBER-RICH BROCCOLI IN ULTRA NUTRITIOUS SAUCE)
Though of similar specie but of different cultivar
(the grouping of plants capable of propagation),
Broccoli resembles a cauliflower.
Considered the “healthiest food on earth”,
this big-headed vegetable could be consumed raw
(like carrots, celery stalks and lettuce), the way I like them.
This prep is my “comfort recipe” each time I crave for veggie
to side my meat or as plain “aftertaste killer” for my wine.
Another quick and simple issue.
Read on…
Prep time:                    15 mins.
Cook time:                   20 mins.
Total time:                    35 mins.
Makes/Serves: 2
Cooking medium:  frying pan, casserole for boiling water, strainer to fit into casserole and bowl with plain tap water
Special instruction(s): one of the most nutritious veggies under your control.

INGREDIENTS:
1 medium broccoli stem separated, cleaned and sliced-flower head cut to bite sizes
5 cloves crushed-minced garlic
20 ml. oyster sauce (any)
15 ml. sesame oil (any)
10 ml. water
PROCEDURES:
1.    Bring to boil water in casserole.
2.    Place broccoli in strainer and very quickly blanch unto boiling water (5-8 seconds ONLY). STOP.
Transfer strainer unto bowl with tap water and let cool for 10 seconds. Set aside.
3.    Saute garlic in sesame oil. Turning light brown, add oyster sauce and water. Toss and stir for sauce consistency.
4.    Arrange broccoli in serving plate and pour in your cooked sauce.
5.    ENJOY.
DISCLAIMER: Above are test kitchen and household-produced dishes. All ingredients utilized are of food grade quality passing international and domestic sanitary standards. While we find the results highly acceptable, no guarantee nor explicit assurance is hereby issued when recipe is performed by readers. For one, although of similar breed, spices, herbs and other ingredients vary from country to country/region to region that possibility of affecting end taste, aroma & bite-feel is great. Further thereto, mentioned sensory evaluation (aroma, taste, mouth-feel) is subjective.

Char-Grilled “Pampano”

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CHAR-GRILLED “PAMPANO”
(SPICED OIL RUBBED CHARCOAL GRILLED POMFRET with BAGUIO GROWN
“HABANERO” and BIRD’S EYE CHILIES for DIP plus TINY TOMATOES as SIDES)

Sunday market at SIDCOR (Eton Centris, EDSA, Quezon City, Philippines)
where I chanced upon mega cute “tiny tomatoes” and Baguio grown “habanero-breed chili peppers”.
The ingredients’ instinct in me literally pushed my pocket to get some
and try at home particularly the claim of vendor that such “habanero”
has higher Scouville Heat Unit (the Capsaicin content which is the measure of chilies’ hotness)
than our local “Labuyo” (bird’s eye chilies)
Had to let my palate lay taste on it…even a bit.
Question is: just that? Won’t allow as is.
Need to have something to go with my trial…
instantly then, our famous prep: “INIHAW” (charcoal grilling).
That’s when “Pampano” (pomfret) became my main character for this issue.
 Prep time:                   30 minutes
Cook time:                    45 mins.
Total time:                     1 hour 10 mins.
Makes/Serves:             2
Cooking medium:       charcoal grille, charcoal, oil brush
Special instruction(s):

INGREDIENTS:
1 medium size Pampano, fully cleaned, internals removed, 2 slits on each side.
1 packet “Sinigang Mix” ( Knorr or Maggi tamarind flavored soup mix powder).
30 ml. olive oil
6 cloves crushed-minced garlic
1 small minced onion
12 pcs. tiny tomatoes fully washed to serve as sides.

FOR DIP:

50 ml. soy sauce
2 pcs. Labuyo sliced thinly
2 pcs. Baguio Habanero Chili Pepper sliced thinly
OPTIONAL calamansi or lemon juice
PROCEDURES:
1.    Fully scatter, by hand, Sinigang Mix unto all sides, slits, inner head and body of Pampano.
Make sure all parts are covered for full flavor penetration. Set aside.
2.    Crank up charcoal the way you fire them up. AVOID UTILIZING gasoline or kerosene
as fumes contaminate flavor and aroma of grilled items.

3.    While awaiting fiery red coals, heat olive oil in pan. Add garlic and onion. Fry to dark brown state.
4.    Using this oil, brush unto all parts of fish and to the wire rack you will use to grill it.
(This system will DEBUNK and PROVE WRONG the Filipino myth that all fish to be grilled MUST have scales
intact-to prevent sticking to the grill rack).

5.    Grill your innovated Pampano to desired doneness which normally will just take 3-5 minutes per side…
brushing extra oil once in a while…and WITNESS how easy it is to turn (SCALED)
fish without sticking to grill medium.

NOTE:
         Oh my GOD. Habanero, though just packing few thousand heat units more than Labuyo (Habanero: 100,000 to
350,000 Scouville Heat Units and Labuyo: 80,000 to 100,000 SHU), it, former, really gives a burning sensation on
tongue and fingers (despite several soap and detergent hand washing). Should you find some, BE EXTRA CAREFUL.
         (more pungent/piquant and expensive)

DISCLAIMER: Above are test kitchen and household-produced dishes. All ingredients utilized are of food grade quality passing international and domestic sanitary standards. While we find the results highly acceptable, no guarantee nor explicit assurance is hereby issued when recipe is performed by readers. For one, although of similar breed, spices, herbs and other ingredients vary from country to country/region to region that possibility of affecting end taste, aroma & bite-feel is great. Further thereto, mentioned sensory evaluation (aroma, taste, mouth-feel) is subjective.