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Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 58- Aug. 19-SIZZLING CHINESE CHICKEN SISIG. Ingredients: 1.5 kg. deboned chicken (Pre-broiled) ½ cup hoisin sauce ½ cup sesame seeds ½ cup almond flakes, roasted 1 pc. chopped red onion 1 tbsp. chopped garlic ½ cup chopped green chili( siling haba) ¼ cup calamansi juice 30 g. butter 1 tbsp. cooking oil 300 g. chicken liver (pre-broiled) (inihaw na) 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. crushed black peppercorn 10 g. chopped spring onion Procedure: 1. Chop the broiled chicken and liver. Marinate with calamansi juice and hoisin in 2minutes. 2. Sauté in sauce pan the oil, garlic, onion, chilli, until slightly brown. Add marinated chicken and liver. Season with salt, pepper and add butter. 3. Have ready sizzling plate. Place the sisig and serve immediately while hot. Garnish with spring onion. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught

Here's How to Make ROOT BEER FLOAT from Idol sa Kusina Recipe. Ingredients: Root Beer Vanilla Ice Cream Cherry Procedure: Pour a can of root beer in a glass or mug, add 1-2 scoops of vanilla ice cream and top with cherry. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informative and highly entertaining. Host Master Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro and his celebrity guests will have viewers savoring sumptuous dishes and learning how to create these themselves. Recently seen as the head judge of GMA 7’s Kitchen Superstar, Chef Boy Logro is a master chef in Oriental, Mediterranean and Western cuisine. He finished international culinary training in Italy, Switzerland, Spain, United Kingdom, Turkey, Singapore and Japan. Expand your culinary horizon with ID

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 58- Aug. 19- CREAMY HOT COCOA COFFEE. Ingredients: 1 cup coffee 0.5 (1 ounce) packet hot cocoa 5 mini marshmallows 1/2 cup cream Procedure: 1. Pour hot coffee into your cup. 2. Stir in hot cocoa and cream. 3. Top with marshmallows and serve. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informative and highly entertaining. Host Master Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro and his celebrity guests will have viewers savoring sumptuous dishes and learning how to create these themselves. Recently seen as the head judge of GMA 7’s Kitchen Superstar, Chef Boy Logro is a master chef in Oriental, Mediterranean and Western cuisine. He finished international culinary training in Italy, Switzerland, Spain, United Kingdom, Tu

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 54-OYSTER ROCKEFFELLER WITH DUO KINDS OF TOPPINGS. INGREDIENTS: 20PCS OYSTER WITH SHELL 2 CUPS TOAMTO CONCASSE 1 CUP HOLLANDAISE SAUCE 1 CUP PESTO SAUCE ( PREPARED) 1 CUP BREADCRUMBS 200G MOZZARELLA CHEESE GRATED 20G CRUSHED FRESH BASIL PROCEDURE: 1. TOP HALF OF THE OYSTER WITH TOMATO CONCASSE, THEN POUR HOLLANDAISDE SAUCE. 2. NEXT TOP WITH BREADCRUMBS AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE. SET ASIDE. 3. FOR THE HALF OF THE OYSTER, TOP WITH PESTO SAUCE THEN DRIZZLE WITH A DRIZZLE WITH A LITTLE HOLLANDIASE. TOP WITH BREADCRUMBS AND MOZZARELLA. THEN BAKE ALL OF THE OYSTER UNTIL BROWN. 4. GARNISH WITH CHOPPED BASIL. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informative and highly entertaining. Host Master Chef

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 54- MAGIC BREAKFAST BURRITO. Ingredients: 6 large eggs ½ tsp MAGGI MAGIC SARAP 2 tbsp fresh milk ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated 3 tbsp unsalted butter 2 pcs fresh pork sausage, casings removed and cooked 12 pcs bacon, fried until crisp 4-5 pcs 8-inch tortilla Procedure: 1. In a bowl, put in eggs, MAGGI MAGIC SARAP, fresh milk and cheddar cheese. Whisk until thoroughly combined. 2. Heat up a non-stick pan and melt butter. Pour in egg mixture and cook until eggs are set/done but not dry. Set aside. 3. Heat tortilla inside a toaster oven or in a pan. Fill each tortilla with 2-3 tbsp scrambled egg mixture, 2-3 slices crispy bacon and 1-2 tbsp of the cooked pork sausage. Wrap securely and serve with your favorite tomato salsa. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDO

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 54- CITRUSSCENTED CREAM DORY. INGREDIENTS: 1KG CREAM DORY, CUT INTO 150G EACH 1 CUP ORANGEJUICE ¼ CUP DAYAP ¼ CUP LEMON ¼ CUP CHICKENSTOCK ¼ CUP SLURRY 1 TBSP MIX ORANGE ZEST, LEMON ZEST 1 TSP SALT 1 TSP WHITEPEPPER 1 TBSP BUTTER ¼ CUP ALFALFA SPROUTS 1 CUP MARBLE POTATOES 1 CUP PEARL ONIONS/SHALLOTS ¼ CUP OLIVE OIL SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE PROCEDURE: 1. IN A POT SIMMER ALL JUICES. AND THE STOCK, POACH THE FISH UNTIL DONE. 2. REMOVE FISH AND SET ASIDE. 3. THICKEN THE POACHING LIQUID WITH SLURRY, AND SEASON WITH SALT AND PEPPER. 4. PLACE THE FISH ON THE PLATE, SPOON OVER THE TOP WITH TRI-CITRUS SAUCE. 5. GARNISH WITH ALFA SPROUTS AND ROASTED MARBLE POTATO, PEARL ONION image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode Episode 53 - July 15 SIZZLING TOFU SISIG WITH CRISPY KANGKONG. Sizzling Tofu Sisig: 500g tofu, cubed 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 white onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped ½ cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp water 3 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp parsley black pepper to taste 2 finger chilies, sliced ½ white onion, chopped Procedure: 1. Fry tofu in hot oil until golden brown. Drain in paper towels. 2. In bowl, combine mayonnaise, oyster sauce, sugar, parsley, water, and pepper. Mix well. 3. Heat the mayo mixture in low heat while stirring. Set aside. 4. Take your heated sizzling plate and add a small amount of vegetable oil. Saute garlic, bell pepper and onions until cooked, add in the tofu and mayo dressing and mix. 5. Top with sliced finger chili and onions. Serve hot. Crispy Kangkong: 1 bundle of kangkong 1 egg, beaten 1 cup cold water ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1½ cup cornstarch ½ cup all-purpose flour cooking o

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode Episode 53 - July 15 MAGIC COCONUT CRUSTED TILAPIA STRIPS. Ingredients: ½ kilo tilapia fillets, cut into strips 1 8g sachet MAGGI MAGIC SARAP 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg, beaten 1 cup desiccated coconut oil for deep frying Procedure: 1. Season tilapia fillets with MAGGI MAGIC SARAP. Coat with flour, dip in egg wash and roll in desiccated coconut. Deep-fry until golden brown. Drain using paper towels to remove excess oil before serving. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informative and highly entertaining. Host Master Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro and his celebrity guests will have viewers savoring sumptuous dishes and learning how to create these themselves. Recently seen as the head judge of G

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode Episode  53 - July 15 GIANT STEAMED MAYA - MAYA WITH CHILI SAUCE. Ingredients: 1 big maya maya, cleaned salt and pepper to taste 1 stalk lemongrass 2 lime or lemon 1 thumbsized ginger pounded For sauce: 1/3 cup water ½ tbsp. tamarind paste or substitute 1 tbsp. lime juice + ½ tsp. soy sauce 3 cloves garlic 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and sliced 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems 2 tbsp. fish sauce ½ red bell pepper, de-seeded and diced 1-2 fresh red chilies, minced (de-seeded if you prefer less heat) For garnish: fresh coriander, sliced limes slices of fresh cucumber tomato Procedure: 1. Prepare fish by rinsing it, then patting it dry. Make diagonal cuts into the side of the fish. 2. Squeeze the juice of 1-2 lime or lemon over and inside fish. Place pounded lemongrass and ginger inside the fish. Sprinkle surface with salt and pepper, set aside while you prepare the sauce. 3. Pla

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 52 /July 8 [MAGIC BULALO SINIGANG ]. Ingredients: 1 kg beef shank, sliced 2 liters water 4 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced 1 medium onion, sliced 1 small labanos, sliced ½ cup sitaw, cut into 1½” pieces 1 20g pack MAGGI SINIGANG SA SAMPALOK MIX patis to taste 2 cups kangkong cut-ups 2 pcs siling panigang Procedure: 1. Boil beef shank in water with tomatoes and onion. Simmer over low heat until meat is tender and starting to disintegrate from the bone, approximately one and a half to 2 hours. 2. When tender, add in labanos. Cook for 3 minutes. Add sitaw and cook for another 2 minutes. 3. Stir in MAGGI SINIGANG SA SAMPALOC MIX. Bring to a boil. 4. Season with salt or patis. Add kangkong and remove from heat. Add siling panigang if desired. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of l

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 52 /July 8- PINOY KARE- KARE ESPESYAL. Ingredients: 300g kilo beef (round or sirloin cut) cut into cubes 300g beef tripe 500g oxtail, cut 2 inch long 2 1/2 cups of peanut butter 1 cup toasted and ground peanut 1/4 cup grounded toasted rice 1/2 cup cooked bagoong alamang 2 pieces red onions, diced 2 heads of garlic, minced 4 tablespoons atsuete oil 4 pieces eggplant, sliced 1 inch thick, blanched 1 bundle Pechay cut into 2 pieces, blanched 1 bundle of sitaw cut to 2" long, blanched 1 banana bud, sliced, blanched 1/3 cup oil 8 cups of water Salt and pepper to taste Procedures: 1. In a stock pot, boil beef and oxtails in water for an hour or until cooked. Strain and keep the stock. 2. Heat oil and atsuete oil in a big pan or wok. 3. Sauté garlic, onions until golden brown, then add the stock, toasted rice, beef, oxtail and peanut butter. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Salt and peppe

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 52 / July 8- PORK MECHADO CLASSIC. Ingredients: 1 tbsp of margarine 1 tbsp oil 3 cloves of garlic, crushed 1/3 tsp salt 1 red onion, sliced 1 cup UFC BANANA KETCHUP 3 tomatoes, sliced 3 potatoes, cubed 2 small carrots, cubed 2 red bell peppers, cut into strips ½ cup water 500g pork liempo Procedure: In hot pan, sauté garlic and onion in oil and margarine. Add in sliced tomatoes and sauté for few minutes. Next add pork and sauté for a couple of minutes. Pour in ½ cup of water, sliced potatoes, carrots and red bell peppers. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Add UFC BANANA KETCHUP and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until fully cooked. Serve with rice. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 51, July 1, 2012- CHEESY CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI. Ingredients: 200 gms. chicken breast, skinned and deboned 25 gms. grated cheese 1 pc spring onion, chopped 1 sliced cooked ham broccoli florets, broken into small pieces Procedure: 1. Pound chicken breast between 2 sheets of greaseproof paper until thin. 2. In small bowl, combine together broccoli, cheese and spring onion; mix well. 3. Lay pounded chicken breast on greaseproof paper. Place ham on chicken and top with broccoli, cheese and spring onion mixture. 4. Carefully roll up chicken breast in greaseproof paper, ensuring that both ends are well sealed, by twisting, then tucking under the parcel. 5. Place parcel on G.E. Microwave Oven safe plate or shallow dish. Cook on medium high for 4 to 5 minutes until juices run clear when pierced with a knife. 6. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes before unwrapping and serving. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANew

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 51, July 1, 2012- THAI FRIED STUFFED FISH . Ingredients: 3 pcs. white fish, cleaned 2 cm pc fresh turmeric 4 pcs. cloves garlic 1 stalk lemon grass 2 cups grated coconut 4 pcs. red chilis ½ cup tamarind juice GOLDEN FIESTA COOKING OIL, for deep frying Banana leaves for wrapping fish Procedure: 1. Marinate fish with salt and turmeric powder. 2. Grind chilies, lemon grass and turmeric until fine. Also grind some of coconut. 3. Slice thinly shallots and garlic. Mix with coconut and spice mixture. 4. Add in tamarind juice, pepper and salt to taste. 5. Place coconut filling into opening of fish. 6. Wrap fish with banana leaf and tie with piece of thread to prevent filling from bursting out. 7. Fry fish with GOLDEN FIESTA COOKING OIL until slightly brown and turn over. Fry until fish is cooked. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 50, June 24-DORY KINILAW. Ingredients: 500 grams fresh Dory fillets cut into bite size cubes Marinade:  1 teaspoon fine salt ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns, crushed ½ cup Datu Puti Vinegar 2 tablespoons calamansi juice 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 piece siling labuyo, chopped 3 stalks spring onions, chopped ½ piece red bell pepper, seeded and cubed ½ piece green bell pepper, seeded and cubed ½ piece green mango, cut into strips 1 teaspoon Datu Puti Fish Sauce Procedure: 1. Sprinkle the fish fillet with ½ teaspoon of fine salt and ¼ teaspoon of black peppercorn. 2. To season the fish evenly, repeat the process on the other side of the fish fillet with the remaining salt and peppercorn. 3. Add Datu Puti Vinegar, calamansi, garlic, onion, ginger and sili. 4. Marinate in the refrigerator for one hour. 5. Garnish with spring onion, red and green bell pepper cubes and green mango strips. 6. Finish seasoning with Da

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 50, June 24-MAGIC CHILI GARLIC PRAWNS. Ingredients: One fourth cup butter One fourth cup oil One half cup chopped garlic One half cup chopped leeks 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce 1 kg prawns, shelled with tails intact and de-veined 1 8gram sachet MAGGI MAGIC SARAP One half tsp sugar Procedure: 1. Heat butter and oil in a pan. Add garlic and leeks and saute until fragrant. 2. Add chili garlic sauce and prawns. Cook until prawns change color, about 5 minutes. Season with MAGGI MAGIC SARAP and sugar. Cook for 3 minutes more. Top with more leeks before serving. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informative and highly entertaining. Host Master Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro and his celebrity guests wil

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 50, June 24- THAI STYLE CHICKEN FINGERS WITH PEANUT SAUCE AND CUCUMBER SALAD. Ingredients: 1/2 cup. lite coconut milk 11/2 tbsp. Thai red curry paste 1 tbsp. Thai Fish Sauce or low-sodium soy sauce 1 lb. chicken breast tenders Cucumber Salad: 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. sugar 11/2 cucumbers, halved, thinly sliced 1 pc red bell pepper, thinly sliced 3/4 cup panko crumbs 1 tbsp. vegetable oil Peanut Sauce: 1/2 cup. lite coconut milk 2 tbsp. crunchy peanut butter 1 tbsp. brown sugar 2 tsp. Thai red curry paste 1 tbsp. Thai fish sauce or low-sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice 2 tbsp. coarsely chopped lightly salted roasted peanuts Procedure: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. For the chicken fingers: Whisk together 1/2 cup coconut milk, 11/2 tablespoons curry paste and 1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce in a shallow dish. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and chill 15 minutes. Drain ch

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 49 , June 17- LUMPIA TRIANGLE SAUCE . Ingredients: 1 pack Lumpia wrapper, cut into rectangles ½ cup Slurry Oil for frying 1 cup UFC Banana Ketchup 15pcs Nori wrapper, squares 500g Ground pork ½ cup Spring onion, chopped ¼ cup Chinese wine Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup Carrots, grated 1 pc red onion, chopped 1 ½ tsp sesame oil 1 pc egg, beaten Procedure: 1. In a bowl, season the pork with salt, pepper, hinese wine, sesame oil, egg, onion, carrots and spring onion. Set aside. 2. Assemble the lumpia by placing 2-3 tbsp of pork mixture into the lumpia then top with nori. 3. Then fold into triangles and seal with slurry. Deep fry until golden and serve with UFC Banana Ketchup. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the r

Here's Idol  sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 42- TWICE-FRIED CHICKEN. Ingredients: 1 cup chicken broth 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped ¼ cup Hoisin sauce 2 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger 1 ½ tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. honey ¼ tsp. pepper Vegetable oil, for frying 500g chicken drumstick 1 tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted Procedure: 1. Using blender, puree chicken broth, garlic, hoisin sauce, ginger, soy sauce, honey and pepper. Transfer to small saucepan and bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Cover and keep warm over low heat. 2. In large pot, add 2-inch deep oil; heat over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, fry wings, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Transfer to paper towel to drain out excess oil. 3. Heat oil again. Working in 2 batches, fry chicken drumstick again until browned. Drain on paper towel. 4. Immediately transfer to large bowl, add half of ginger-garlic sauce and toss. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Use the r