Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Cook shrimp and squid quickly over high heat — they turn rubbery in under 3 minutes.
- Do not overcook shrimp — they are done as soon as they turn pink and curl into a C-shape.
- For eggplant dishes, pierce the skin before grilling to prevent it from bursting.
- Blanch bitter vegetables like ampalaya in salted water first to reduce bitterness.
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.
Easy Meatball with Mixed Vegetables
Easy Meatball with Mixed Vegetables — fresh vegetables prepared Filipino-style with garlic and shrimp paste. A light and flavorful side dish.
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, milk, bread crumbs, garlic powder, parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well using an electric mixer or your clean hands.
- Shape into 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a wide pan.
- Pan fry the meatballs in low to medium heat until the color of the meatball turns medium brown.
- Put-in the mixed vegetables. Sprinkle remaining salt and then cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until the liquid completely evaporates.
- Pour in KFC Gravy over and transfer to a serving plate.
- Serve.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Cook shrimp and squid quickly over high heat — they turn rubbery in under 3 minutes.
- Do not overcook shrimp — they are done as soon as they turn pink and curl into a C-shape.
- For eggplant dishes, pierce the skin before grilling to prevent it from bursting.
- Blanch bitter vegetables like ampalaya in salted water first to reduce bitterness.
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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