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Halayang Ube

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OMG… this is sooooooooo good! It’s the best! Anything UBE.. ice cream…and more! =) I have to make this…definitely! This serves for a Valentines Dessert! =)  Thanks again – Philippines Foods & Recipes and the image too! =]

Halayang Ube Recipe And Cooking Instruction

Halayang ube is a dessert made from boiled mashed ube (purple yam) mixed with coconut milk, evaporated milk, and sugar. In the olden days, a fine consistency was achieved by passing the mixture through a piece of sinamay. With its bright color, it is a favorite at fiestas. Also, it is typically served during Christmas season.

Halayang Ube Recipe

Estimated Time – Cooking And Preparation

2 – 3 hours

Halayang Ube Recipe Ingredients:

* 1 kilo ube yam root
* 1 can (14 ounces) evaporated milk
* 2 cans (12 ounces) condensed milk
* 1/2 cup butter or margarine
* 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla (optional)

Halayang Ube Cooking Instructions – How To Make Halayang Ube:

1). On a pot, boil the unpeeled ube yam in water and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain and let cool.

2). Peel and finely grate the ube yam.

3). Heat a big wok in medium heat.

4). Melt butter or margarine, add the condensed milk and vanilla flavoring. Mix well.

5). Add the 1 kilo grated ube yam,

6). Lower down the heat

7). Mix the ingredients for about 30 minutes (continuous mixing) or until sticky and a bit dry (but still moist).

8). Add the evaporated milk and continue to mix for another 15 minutes.

9). Let cool and place on a large platter.

10). Refrigerate it. Halayang Ube is best served after refrigeration.

Halayang Ube Cooking Tips:

* You may spread additional butter or margarine on top of the jam before serving.
* For the sweet toothed, sprinkle a little sugar on top of the jam after placing on the large platter.
* Instead of manually grating the ube, you may cut it in cubes and use a blender to powderize the ube.

Enjoy your halayang ube!

Ginataang Hipon (Shrimp in Coconut Milk)

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This is so yummy! Love it and I think I will make this one but I have to watch the cholesterol!  I love this dish and i will treat myself to this dish!

Here is a very simple and really easy to follow Shrimp or hipon recipe. Ginataang Hipon or Shrimp in Coconut Milk is one of Pinoy’s favorite dish. Watch out the calorie and cholesterol intake though.  Enjoy!

This recipe makes 4 servings.

Ginataang Hipon Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups coconut milk
1 cup water
1 cup pepper leaves or any green leafy vegetable in season
2 pounds shrimps, shelled and deveined
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Ginataang Hipon Recipe Cooking Procedure:

1). In a medium pot, bring coconut milk and water to a boil.

2). Add shrimps. Season with salt and pepper.

3). Add pepper leaves just before turning off heat. Serve hot with steamed rice. Enjoy.

Note: You may also add some vegetables like langka or kalabasa in this Ginataang Hipon or Shrimp cooked in Coconut milk recipe.

Chicken Adobo With Coconut Milk

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Now, am not sure if I’ve had this before and if I did, don’t remember…but it sounds yummy though and would love to try it.

Adobong Manok Sa Gata or Chicken Adobo With Coconut Milk is another variant or way of cooking the famous Filipino food; chicken adobo. In this recipe, the traditional and world famous chicken adobo is made more delicious and even more tastier by adding gata or coconut milk.

Chicken Adobo with Coconut Milk Recipe Ingredients:

* 1 kilo chicken; cut into desired pieces
* 1 tablespoon garlic; minced
* 1 clove garlic; crushed
* 1 small onion; minced
* 1 potato; quartered (optional)
* 1 bell pepper; sliced (optional)
* 2 cups rice water
* 1/2 cup vinegar
* 1 cup thick coconut milk
* Fish sauce (patis)
* 2 bay leaves
* Salt to taste
* Cooking oil

Chicken Adobo with Coconut Milk Cooking Procedure:

1). Sauté minced garlic and onion in oil, in a saucepan.

2). Add the chicken and stir-fry with fish sauce to taste until light brown in color.

3). Add rice water, vinegar, crushed garlic, ginger, bay leaves. Bring to a boil and simmer until chicken becomes tender.

4). Add coconut milk. Simmer until a saucy and consistency is achieved.

5). Season with salt according to taste. Serve hot.