Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Bistek Tagalog with Soy-Lemon Fried Rice served on a Sizzling Plate


I cooked this Bistek Tagalog with Soy-Lemon Fried Rice served on a Sizzling Plate tonight for Dinner.
I was inspired by Foodtrip28's Bistek Tagalog video posting in YouTube for this culinary creation.
See his Bistek Tagalog video by going to: 


Since he didn't post a detailed step-by-step Recipe for his Bistek Tagalog, here is an approximate procedure based on my observation:

Foodtrip28's version of Bistek Tagalog
Ingredient's:
  • 300 grams of thinly sliced Flank Steak  cut into strips
  • 1/4 cup dark soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Juice of Lemon or Calamansi
  • 1/2 cup of water
  • 2 tablespoon chopped onions
  • An Onion cut into concentric rings
  • Dollop of butter (1/2 teaspoon) 
  • 1.5 cup cold rice
Cooking Procedure:
  1. In a bowl place the  thinly sliced Flank Steak  cut in strips. Marinate with Lemon and Soy Sauce.
  2. Set aside the steak for it to marinate around 2 hours to 6 hours.
  3. In a wok pan heat 2 tablespoon of cooking oil.
  4. Place the onions rings to the Wok pan and heat until they become semi translucent
  5. Set the Onion rings aside in a plate.
  6. In the same Wok pan, transfer into it the flank steak strips until they become cooked. Stir frequently.
  7. Set aside the steak to a corner of the Wok pan and saute the chopped onions.
  8. Meanwhile, heat the cast iron sizzling pan on a separate stove burner.
  9. Stir to combine the Steak strips with the chopped garlic.
  10. Add water and bring the broth to a boil.
  11. Adjust the Bistek's broth to taste.
  12. Place a dollop of butter on the sizzling plate and spread the melted butter all over.
  13. Transfer the cooked Bistek Tagalog to the sizzling plate at a corner.
  14. Meanwhile, place the cold rice on the Wok Pan with the left over broth still in the pan.
  15. Stir the rice frequently and break apart using a wooden spatula.
  16. Shape the fried rice using a small bowl and place in a corner of the sizzling plate.
  17. Serve the Bistek Tagalog with Soy-Lemon Fried Rice on a Sizzling Plate while hot.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

My Homemade Siopao Asado and Siopao Sauce


I made Siopao Asado and matching homemade Siopao Sauce for lunch today.

Justin tried out my homemade Siopao and his comment upon trying it is "its good".

My siopao wrapping technique leaves room for improvement but I'll get better at it as I make more.