Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Pat all salad ingredients completely dry so the dressing clings evenly.
- Add the dressing just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
- Do not overcook seafood — shrimp turns pink and curls in 2-3 minutes, fish flakes easily when done.
- Squeeze calamansi or lemon over seafood just before serving for a bright, fresh finish.
Cooking Tips
Seafood cooks quickly — remove it from heat the moment it turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Overcooking makes it tough and rubbery. Pat shellfish dry before adding to the pan so they sear rather than steam. A hot, quick cook preserves their natural sweetness. 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. Seafood dishes are best consumed within 1–2 days. Reheat gently — microwave on low power or warm in a covered skillet over low heat to avoid overcooking. Do not refreeze thawed seafood dishes. Once reheated, consume immediately and do not re-refrigerate. 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.
Tuna Macaroni Salad
Creamy tuna macaroni salad — flaked tuna, elbow macaroni, and crisp vegetables in a tangy-sweet dressing. Great for potlucks.
Instructions
- Prepare the macaroni by boiling water in a cooking pot.
- Once the water starts to boil, add the macaroni. Let the water reboil. Continue to boil in medium heat for 7 minutes. Note: Gently stir once every minute when boiling.
- Drain the water. Let the macaroni cool down.
- Arrange the macaroni in a large mixing bowl.
- Add all the remaining ingredients, including Lady's Choice Mayonnaise. Toss until all ingredients are well blended.
- Cover the bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Pat all salad ingredients completely dry so the dressing clings evenly.
- Add the dressing just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
- Do not overcook seafood — shrimp turns pink and curls in 2-3 minutes, fish flakes easily when done.
- Squeeze calamansi or lemon over seafood just before serving for a bright, fresh finish.
Cooking Tips
Pat shellfish dry before adding to the pan so they sear rather than steam. A hot, quick cook preserves their natural sweetness.
Have all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking — quick dishes leave no time for chopping mid-recipe.
Substitutions
Storage & Reheating
Seafood dishes are best consumed within 1–2 days. Reheat gently — microwave on low power or warm in a covered skillet over low heat to avoid overcooking.
Do not refreeze thawed seafood dishes. Once reheated, consume immediately and do not re-refrigerate.
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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