Sinigang na Isda Sa Kamatis / Fish Stewed in Tomato

I'm going to share a very simple and quick dish. The "Sinigang na Isda sa Kamatis" or Fish Stewed in Tomato.

For this, you will need:

1 kilo Talakitok ( Ulua ) sliced

Ginger, sliced ( Just a small ginger for added tinge)

1 medium size onion, quartered

3 medium size tomato, quartered

1 bundle kamote tops, trimed ( optional )

2-3 pieces siling mahaba, ( green long chili )

salt

water

How to cook:

Wash the fish meat properly and set aside. In a pot, bring to boil ample amount of water, add in ginger, onion and tomato, simmer for 3-5 minutes. Add in fish and continue to simmer for 3-5 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Add in siling mahaba ( green long chili ), cook for another 2-3 minutes or until fish are just cooked. Serve hot.

Sumptuous fish stew in tomato - best during breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Yoshinoya Japanese Restaurant in SM North EDSA

Yoshinoya Japanese Restaurant in SM North EDSA - The day when the family went out for a little household shopping turned accidental dinner at SM North EDSA, Yoshinoya Japanese style restaurant was a two thumbs up. We were able to encounter once again our long-missed hearty meal consisting of Gyudon and Yakiniku with Miso soup on the side to sip and refreshing ice-cold green and red iced tea. Perhaps next time around, we will try to order other items in the menu list, such as the Rice Bowls, Jumbo Plates, as well as Noodles and Salad.

Yoshinoya Japanese style restaurant has the following general menu categories: Rice bowls, Jumbo Plates, Noodles, Salad, Side orders, Desserts and Drinks.

The Rice bowls boast their delicious Gyudon, Yakiniku and Chicken Teriyaki set.

For the Jumbo plates, you will get to choose from Jumbo A (Gyudon and chicken teriyaki), Jumbo B (Gyudon and yakiniku) and Jumbo C (Gyudon and 4 pcs. tempura).

Noodles feature the Yakiudon, Beef Udon, Chicken Udon, Tempura Udon and Gyoza Udon. Salad goes with Nippon Basic, Nipon Salad with Kani, Nipon Salad with Chicken Strips.

Side Orders: Miso/ Nori Soup, Kimchi, Skewer (Lobster/ Prawn/ Cuttle), Kani/ Shiitake Shumai, Gyoza, Japanese Chicken Wings, Fish Fry, Tempura Basket

Desserts: Coffee Jelly, Chocolate Mousse, Strawberry Mousse, Fruit Jelly

Drinks: Green Tea, Red Tea, Apple Tea, Coke in Can, Bottled Water

For the rice people, an order costs 20 PhP. In general, Yoshinoya main courses such as the Rice blows, Jumbo plates and Noodles will give you a cost bracket of range 70 Php minimum and 160 Php maximum. So if you like Japanese food, I think Yoshinoya is one of the great places to go within the Metropolitan.

Home Made Garlic Sauce Tuna Spaghetti

I'm going to share my own recipe of Home Made Garlic Sauce Tuna Spaghetti. I love Italian food and this has been one of my family's favorite over the years. I always play with the ingredients according to my mood. Today this is what I put in.

1/2 kilo Angel Hair Pasta
200g Mushroom buttons (sliced)
370ml Evaporated Milk (I'm using evaporated milk for added flavor)
420g Century Tuna Flakes in Oil
250ml All Purpose Cream
200g Kraft Eden Cheese (because it's creamier) cut into cubes
7 cloves of garlic, minced
10pcs Chicken hot dogs, cut into strips
Margarine (instead of butter, for added color and flavor)
Olive oil
Salt
Annatto seeds soaked in warm water

The Home Made Garlic Sauce Tuna Spaghetti. The pasta water was brought to a boil and a small amount of olive oil and salt was added to it. When the pasta was cooked, the garlic, hot dogs, tuna flakes and mushroom were sautéd, in medium flame, then cheese was added, followed by little milk to let the cheese melt. The remaining milk was then added along with the all purpose cream (for a creamy thick sauce), stirred constantly. When the sauce became considerably thick, I put 1 tablespoon of Annatto seeds juice for a color treat. Then seasoned it with salt. Set aside 1 cup of the sauce for toppings and mixed the remaining with the drained pasta. Here is how the pasta looked like on a plate.

For the health conscious out  there, never mind the calories lurking in. I think, this is good for the dieters' cheat day. All in all, this dish gave us, as well as my neighbors, one sumptuous meal on a rainy Sunday afternoon.

A Cooking Journey Begins

When I left home to study in the city at age 16, I can't even cook a hard boiled egg perfectly. I thought spoiled rice are distinguished by its smell. I remember cooking rice and it lasted for 3 days in room temperature - it's not smelly so I still ate it. Later I learned to cook instant noodles (by reading the package instruction). Those times, cooking is not really my thing as I don't really eat a lot back then.

But during the early days of my marriage and motherhood, I tried cooking. Or let's just say that I have to cook for my son and husband. I just cook anything and almost always more than 3 servings! And I usually give some of it to my neighbors. They always said it was good and usually they'll ask what is my secret? I'll just laugh about it. I didn't really take it seriously. Strange thing is, I am the type of person who can easily extract a recipe out of the foods that I eat and like. So I guess, that explains, perhaps?

I continued my cooking experiments and developed recipes of my own in our tiny kitchen. As a young mother, I just stayed at home 24/7 so then I spent most of my time cooking. I thought that perhaps I got nothing to do that's why I've indulge myself in cooking.

When my husband left to study in Japan, I lost my appetite in cooking. I always told everyone, no one to cook for. It was only me and my son so I'll just buy food for us. Time and money saver. Then when I went to Japan, my interest in cooking was once again awaken. One, there's my husband whose always been my inspiration in cooking. He loves to eat! And two, because I missed the local food in my country. Then our fellow Filipinos begun to notice my cooking abilities. Whenever there is an event that involves cooking, they always tag me in. No buts no if's.

Then every now and then hubby encourages me to put a cooking blog, which I don't really put my mind into. Now, im back here in the Philippines with my family and I got a newborn baby. I have to stay home all the time because I'm a hands on mom and thought of putting up this blog, at last. So folks, please bear with me and my cooking chronicles and eating delights!