Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Make sure the pan and oil are hot before adding ingredients for the best sear.
- Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding — lowering the temperature makes food greasy.
- Remove the vein from shrimp with a toothpick for a cleaner presentation and texture.
- Do not stir coconut milk dishes too vigorously once seafood is added — gentle folding prevents breaking.
Cooking Tips
Pat the meat completely dry with paper towels before frying — moisture is the enemy of crispiness. Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 350–375°F (175–190°C). If the oil is too cool, the food absorbs grease; too hot and it burns on the outside before cooking through.
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. Crispy dishes are best enjoyed fresh — they lose their crunch when stored. If you must store leftovers, reheat in an air fryer or oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 minutes to restore crispiness. Avoid microwaving crispy dishes — the steam makes the coating soggy. Use a toaster oven or stovetop skillet instead. 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.
Ginisang Munggo with Tinapa and Fried Red Snapper
Stir-fried munggo with tinapa and fried red snapper with garlic, onions, and tomatoes in a savory sauce. A simple and homey Filipino vegetable dish.
Instructions
- Pour 4 cups water in a bowl. Add the Mung beans and soak overnight. Discard the water. Set aside.
- Rub salt all over the Red snapper. Heat a frying pan and pour-in 10 tablespoons of cooking oil. Once the oil gets hot, fry both sides of the fish until it turns crispy. Set aside.
- Heat the remaining oil in a pan. Saute onion, garlic, and tomato.
- Add the smoked fish flakes. Cook for a minute.
- Add the soaked Mung beans. Stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour-in 1 1/2 to 2 cups water. Let boil. Cook low to medium heat until the Mung beans gets very tender to the point that you can mush it easily. You may add more water if needed.
- Add fish sauce, ground black pepper and Malunggay leaves. Continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Place the crisp fried red snapper on the side.
- Serve with rice.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Make sure the pan and oil are hot before adding ingredients for the best sear.
- Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding — lowering the temperature makes food greasy.
- Remove the vein from shrimp with a toothpick for a cleaner presentation and texture.
- Do not stir coconut milk dishes too vigorously once seafood is added — gentle folding prevents breaking.
Cooking Tips
Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 350–375°F (175–190°C). If the oil is too cool, the food absorbs grease; too hot and it burns on the outside before cooking through.
Substitutions
Storage & Reheating
Crispy dishes are best enjoyed fresh — they lose their crunch when stored. If you must store leftovers, reheat in an air fryer or oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 minutes to restore crispiness.
Avoid microwaving crispy dishes — the steam makes the coating soggy. Use a toaster oven or stovetop skillet instead.
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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