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.
- Season beef generously with salt and pepper just before cooking, not hours ahead.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot for even heat distribution when braising beef.
Cooking Tips
Slice beef against the grain for the most tender bite every time. Look for the long muscle fibers and cut perpendicular to them. For tough cuts like chuck or brisket, cook low and slow — low heat over a longer time breaks down collagen into rich, silky gelatin. Have all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking — quick dishes leave no time for chopping mid-recipe.
Ingredient Substitutions
Beef alternatives: For stews, pork shoulder or oxtail provide similar richness. For steaks, try portobello mushrooms or cauliflower steaks for a vegetarian twist. 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.
Loco Moco
CDO Ulam Burger patties are pan-fried until browned and juicy on the inside, then served over steamed rice and topped with a rich mushroom gravy made from beef broth and soy sauce, finished with a sunny-side fried egg.
Instructions
- Warm up the oil in a pan. Fry the burger patties until both sides are completely cooked. Set aside.
- Fry the eggs. Set aside.
- Make the sauce by heating 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a saucepan. Saute onion and mushrooms for 2 minutes.
- Pour the beef broth into the pan and season with soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Let boil. Cook for 3 minutes in low heat setting.
- Season with with salt and ground black pepper.
- Make a slurry by combining 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water. Stir until well blended.
- Pour the slurry into the saucepan. Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Arrange the CDO Ulam Burger Patties on a plate over rice. Top with sauce. Add fried egg. Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Share. Serve and enjoy!
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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.
- Season beef generously with salt and pepper just before cooking, not hours ahead.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot for even heat distribution when braising beef.
Cooking Tips
For tough cuts like chuck or brisket, cook low and slow — low heat over a longer time breaks down collagen into rich, silky gelatin.
Have all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking — quick dishes leave no time for chopping mid-recipe.
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
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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