Black Rice

In the Philippines, rice is recognized as the main staple food by Filipinos making the processed white rice as the main choice of many. However these days more and more Filipinos are now cutting the amount of rice they consumed for the aim of a more healthy diet. Switching to other types of rice such as the Black rice can give you more nutritional benefits aside from the fact that its low in fat and calories. Black rice has a higher content of Iron compared to brown rice. It's also rich in fiber, B Vitamins, Protein and Antioxidants which the processed white rice are lacking from those nutrients. Black rice has also a range of types. The photo shown above is a Thai Glutinous Black rice. My mother told me this is suitable to prepare a Filipino chocolate porridge or what we locally called as "Champorado." Another variety of Black Rice are from Indonesia and in China where Black rice is more darker in color.

Shrimp fried rice

Don't know what to do with the left over rice from last nights dinner? Then, surprise your loved ones by trying to make this special fried rice with shrimps. A one good breakfast to fill your day!

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked rice
250 grams shrimps
2 eggs ( scrambled and sliced)
1 small onion
2 cloves garlic
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Saute the garlic and onion then add the shrimps and continue to saute for few seconds.
2. Add the rice and give a good stir, then add the scrambled eggs.
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix well until done.
4. Serve it hot.

Pritong Isda at Talong

This is our dinner for tonight! I just wanted to share this because I know some of you like this combination too! I used flying fish here because I like the texture of this fish! Fried flying fish with fried eggplant and toyo-mansi as dipping sauce! Hmmmm! You can't resist this killer combo! If you're starving right now, I would suggest you make this! Get those rice ready!

Longsilog

This is my favorite breakfast! The flavors of sweet and salty makes this recipe appetizing! One of the meal combo among "silogs" that I like a lot. Have you tried this before?

Ingredients:

2 pieces longanisa
1 cup leftover rice
1 raw egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt to taste
2 tablespoons oil

Procedure:

1. Heat oil in a pan.
2. Saute garlic until slightly brown.
3. Add the left over rice and season with salt. Keep stirring for 2 mins until well blended. Set aside.
4.  In a pan, heat oil then fry sunny-side up egg, season with salt, set aside.
5. In a pan, heat oil and cook longanisa until brown.
6. Serve in a plate!

Egg Fried Rice

Planning for a Heavy meal breakfast? Here's a good suggestion for you. It's easy and your leftover rice from last night's meal will no longer be wasted. We love to pair this Egg fried rice with dried fish or dried squid. A hot cup of coffee also compliments this easy morning dish. Start your day by preparing your loved ones with this super easy Egg fried rice. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked or  leftover rice
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. oil
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan.
2. Saute garlic until brown.
3. Put rice in pan and mix thoroughly.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Pour in beaten eggs and cook for 3 minutes or until done.
6. Give a good stir then transfer to a serving plate.
7. Serve hot with your favorite dried fish or dried squid!

Egg Fried Rice paired with dried squids.