Monday, April 9, 2012

What's in the Fridge...Instant Sinigang!

Checked the fridge, and there is potential. A bag of fresh shrimps, some assorted veggies. I'm thinking Sinigang. A sour, tamarind-based soup usually prepared with pork, beef or fish, but also great with fresh shrimps. 


In a large pot, fill with around 6-8 cups of water, and bring to a boil. Grab four medium sized tomatoes, diced, and throw in the pot. Throw in a medium sized onion, quartered. Empty a pack of Knorr Sinigang sa Sampaloc Mix and stir. Then add the remaining veggies, like okra, labanos (daikon), gabi (taro), kangkong (water cabbage), sitaw (string beans), and eggplant. Throw in two to three whole green chiles for a little heat. 


Then dump the shrimps into the pot and let it boil until the shrimps turn bright orange. Add some salt and pepper to taste.


And enjoy. Another pretty good fridge raid.

A Superior Congee Breakfast at North Park

I've always associated congee as something one takes when recovering from a fever, and I used to abhor the bland, tasteless and really boring stuff. And then there is the Superior Congee which just erases all your childhood memories of the usual rice porridge.



North Park's Superior Congee (P 176), loaded with tender shredded beef, fresh scallions, meatballs, slices of century egg, chunks of fish, and shrimps. The congee is scalding hot, and underneath all the toppings is a raw egg slowly being cooked.


Add some crisp wonton chips for a little crunch, some chili oil, and you're all set.


Filling and comforting, it's an awesome way to start the day.


Mix it up and enjoy...


...add some more crisp wonton chips, and more chili oil for some cooling heat. The subtle flavors of all the toppings blend beautifully in this truly "Superior" Congee. Have a great day everyone!

North Park Noodle House is located at 329 P. Guevarra, Little Baguio, San Juan or call 721-2759 for inquiries or info on their other branch locations.

Side Views: Written in Stone at the Petroglyph National Monument

Just off Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the Petroglyph National Monument, an interesting side trip from  a drive along the legendary Route 66 three years ago. This archaeological site features intricate images and symbols carved on rock by the ancestral Pueblo people, providing a unique insight to an ancient culture.




The trail entrance leading to various petroglyphs on the way up is a great way to burn off the calories...


...and yes, stick to the trail.






The ancient rock drawings and natural beauty of the park give this an almost mystical feel, an amazing side trip one shouldn't miss.

Check out some good eats on this road trip at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2011/09/driving-mother-road.html.
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