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: 

Foodtrip28 Bistek Tagalog

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.

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.

Ampalaya-Carrot Juice

Amapalaya also known as Bitter Mellon or Bitter Gourd
is called bitter for a reason. Its just plain bitter
pure and simple! Besides Ginisang Monggo, how can you
eat this vegetable as part of an everyday diet?

There are several anecdotal studies
about the benefits of Ampalya to diseases such as type 2 diabetes.
The benefits of Ampalaya is well known
in Chinese and Asian Herbal medicine practices.

In the West, clinical studies about the benefits of the vegetable are
not established sufficiently.

To balance out its bitter taste, I combined it with
the sweet taste of carrots, apple and celery.
I can still taste the bitterness of the mellon
but at least its minimized.

Ingredients:
2 Fuji Apple cut into slices
2 stalks of celery
3 carrots
1/2 Ampalaya deseeded and cut longitudinally

Materials needed: Juicer machine

Preparation steps:
1. Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
2. Place a glass on the discharge spout of a Juicer machine.
3. Feed above ingredients to the Juicer machine.
4. Use a spoon to stir the resulting juice.
5. Drink juice as soon as possible to prevent it from oxidizing.

Papaya Salad Smoothie

Papaya is a tropical fruit that
is rich in carotenes, vitamin C,
folic acid, Vitamin B1, B3, B5, B6,
flavonoids.

Most of Papayas in the US come
from Mexico or other parts of Central
America. If you can find Papaya
at your local market, make this delicious
smoothie for breakfast.

Ingredients:
1/2 papaya
1/2 pineapple cut into chunks
1 cup pineapple juice (~120 ml)
1 orange (peeled)
1 apple, cut into slices
1 tray of ice cubes

Smoothie preparation procedure:
Place all ingredients in a Blender.
Push 'Smoothie' button. Pour in a glass.
Enjoy for breakfast.

ENERGY *****
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My basic Apple Juice

Ingredients:
- 2 Apple
- 4 Carrots
- 2 Stalks Celery

A simple introduction to juicing.

Nutrients:
Beta -Carotene, folic acid, Vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, pottasium, sodium , sulfur

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Let's Juice towards a healthy diet

Let's Juice towards a healthy diet


I used to juice fruits and vegetables
a few years back.


Then my old Juicer machine somehow broke
and failed to catch on with the practice.


Fast forward a few years later
and I realize the value of juicing again.
As I aged, I realize the importance and role
of fruits and vegetables in its raw , uncooked form
in my diet.


For the coming weeks, I will share some of my
favorite juices and concoctions in hopes
that you will catch on to juicing as well.

Chicken Hototay Soup

Ground Pork, shredded Chicken, mixed with
vegetables: carrots, cabbage, onions and garlic, with
mushrooms in a rich Chicken Broth soup, garnished
with a cracked egg.

Supper is served.

Thanks to Panlasang Pinoy for the inspiration
to cook this dish.