Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Let the oven fully preheat before putting the dish in for consistent cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness rather than relying on cooking time alone.
- Cook shrimp and squid quickly over high heat — they turn rubbery in under 3 minutes.
- For eggplant dishes, pierce the skin before grilling to prevent it from bursting.
Cooking Tips
Blanch leafy vegetables in boiling salted water for 30–60 seconds, then plunge into ice water. This locks in their bright color and crisp texture. Add vegetables in stages — hard vegetables (carrots, potatoes) go in first, tender ones (leafy greens, beansprouts) at the very end.
Ingredient Substitutions
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Cauliflower — fresh vegetables prepared Filipino-style with garlic and shrimp paste. A light and flavorful side dish.
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cauliflower florets, olive oil, garlic, salt, parsley, and ground black pepper. Toss until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Transfer the cauliflower in a greased baking tray then bake for 25 minutes. Note: you need to stir each floret in the middle of the roasting time.
- Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top and roast for 4 minutes more.
- Take off from the oven and transfer on a serving plate.
- Serve.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Let the oven fully preheat before putting the dish in for consistent cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness rather than relying on cooking time alone.
- Cook shrimp and squid quickly over high heat — they turn rubbery in under 3 minutes.
- For eggplant dishes, pierce the skin before grilling to prevent it from bursting.
Cooking Tips
Add vegetables in stages — hard vegetables (carrots, potatoes) go in first, tender ones (leafy greens, beansprouts) at the very end.
Substitutions
Storage & Reheating
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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