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 creamy vegetable dishes, simmer gently and stir frequently to prevent scorching on the bottom.
- For eggplant dishes, pierce the skin before grilling to prevent it from bursting.
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.
Super Special Chopsuey
Super Special Chopsuey — fresh vegetables prepared Filipino-style with garlic and shrimp paste. A light and flavorful side dish.
Instructions
- Heat oil in a cooking pot.
- Saute garlic until light brown.
- Add onion. Cook until soft.
- Fold in pork and chicken. Saute for 3 minutes or until light brown.
- Put the chicken liver into the pot. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in water. Let boil. Add Knorr Shrimp Cube. Cover the pot. Cook in medium heat for 15 minutes.
- Add cauliflower and carrot. Cover the pot. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add bell peppers, shrimp, and cabbage. Cover and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Mix in salt and pepper. Toss.
- Add quail eggs and pour the cornstarch diluted in water. Toss and continue to cook until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Move to to a serving bowl. 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 creamy vegetable dishes, simmer gently and stir frequently to prevent scorching on the bottom.
- For eggplant dishes, pierce the skin before grilling to prevent it from bursting.
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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