Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Mayo-based salads taste best after sitting in the fridge for an hour to let flavors meld.
- For macaroni salad, cook the pasta al dente since it continues to soften in the dressing.
- Chill all ingredients before assembling for a refreshing cold salad.
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. Have all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking — quick dishes leave no time for chopping mid-recipe.
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.
Kabocha Salad
Kabocha Salad is made with kalabasa squash, carrots, and raisins tossed in mayo and topped with chopped walnuts. Creamy with a hint of sweetness, it's the perfect side dish for your favorite Asian meals.
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all the vegetables — slice, chop, or tear as needed.
- In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, and chopped garlic to make the dressing.
- Toss the vegetables with the dressing until everything is well coated.
- Arrange on a serving plate and garnish with lime wedges on the side.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Mayo-based salads taste best after sitting in the fridge for an hour to let flavors meld.
- For macaroni salad, cook the pasta al dente since it continues to soften in the dressing.
- Chill all ingredients before assembling for a refreshing cold salad.
Cooking Tips
Add vegetables in stages — hard vegetables (carrots, potatoes) go in first, tender ones (leafy greens, beansprouts) at the very end.
Have all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking — quick dishes leave no time for chopping mid-recipe.
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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