Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Skim excess fat from the surface of beef broth using a ladle or paper towel.
- Deglaze the pan with broth or wine after searing beef to incorporate all the browned fond into the sauce.
- Brown the beef in small batches — crowding the pan causes steaming instead of searing.
- For ground beef, break it apart early and cook until the liquid evaporates for a dry, flavorful base.
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
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.
Spiral Noodles with Vegetables
Spiral Noodles with Vegetables — tender beef prepared in traditional Filipino style with local seasonings. A hearty and satisfying main dish.
Instructions
- In a wok or big cooking pot add and heat cooking oil on medium heat.
- Sautee garlic, onion, tomato and add fish sauce. Cover and shimmer for 2 mins.
- Add ground beef, salt and pepper, cover and shimmer until beef is cooked.
- Now add 1 cup of water and the 2 broth cubes and let it shimmer for 1-2 mins.
- First add and mix beans and white cabbage. Simmer about 3 mins.
- Add and mix broccoli, cauliflower and carrots. Simmer for another 3mins.
- Add and mix chinese cabbage and simmer for 2 mins.
- Add salt and pepper to taste if needed. Set aside.
- Cook your noodles as directed in the package.
- Add the spiral noodles to your cooked vegetables.
- Mix well and check if the flavor is alright. Add a broth cube or salt and pepper if needed. Enjoy!!!
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Skim excess fat from the surface of beef broth using a ladle or paper towel.
- Deglaze the pan with broth or wine after searing beef to incorporate all the browned fond into the sauce.
- Brown the beef in small batches — crowding the pan causes steaming instead of searing.
- For ground beef, break it apart early and cook until the liquid evaporates for a dry, flavorful base.
Cooking Tips
Add vegetables in stages — hard vegetables (carrots, potatoes) go in first, tender ones (leafy greens, beansprouts) at the very end.
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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