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Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 82 / March 3- Beef Curry. Ingredients: 1 kg lean beef (rump steak) cut into cubes salt and pepper to taste 4 tsp. garam masala 4 tablespoons yogurt 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 large white onions, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, peeled and grated 1 thumb-sized ginger, grated 2 tbsp. tomato paste 2 tbsp. sugar 1 can chopped tomatoes 800 ml beef stock handful coriander 15 -20 curry leaves 4 green finger chilies, finely chopped photo credit: idol sa kusina For the spice mix: 4 tsp. ground cumin 4 tsp. ground coriander seeds 1 tsp. ground fennel seed 4 tsp. curry powder Procedure: 1. For the spice mix, combine cumin, coriander, fennel and curry powder. Set aside. 2. Season beef with salt and pepper, garam masala and sear in a hot casserole. Take the beef out and set aside. 3. In the same casserole, add the onions, garlic, chilli, ginger and add the sugar to help caramelise the onions, followed by the ground spice mix,

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 82 / Mar 4-TOM YUM SOUP. Ingredients: 800 ml. chicken broth 3 stalks fresh lemongrass, sliced in 2-inch pieces 4 kaffir lime leaves 1 thumb sized ginger galangal or ginger, sliced 3 tomatoes, wedges 2 tbsp. tamarind paste 2 red chilis, sliced 2 tbsp. fish sauce 1 ½ tsp. sugar 1 can straw mushrooms, rinsed and halved 500g large shrimp, peeled with tails on 2 limes, juiced 1 stalk spring onions, sliced 1 handful fresh cilantro photo and recipe credit: idol sa kusina Procedure: 1. Bring the stock to a boil over medium heat in a saucepan. Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, tomatoes, tamarind paste and chilis. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. 2. Then add the fish sauce, sugar, and mushrooms. Simmer for 5 minutes. Toss in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink. Remove from the heat and add the lime juice, spring onions, and cilantro.  3. Adjust seasoning with

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe on Episode 80 / March 3- CHAP CHAE. Ingredients: 500g sweet potato vermicelli noodles (dang myun) 2 tbsp. sesame oil 1 white onion, thinly sliced 3 spring onions (white and green parts), chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup dried shitake mushrooms, soaked in water, drained, and sliced 1 small carrot, julienned 1 small zucchini, julienned 2 cups spinach leaves 2 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tsp. rice vinegar 1 tsp. sugar 1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds Salt and pepper, to taste photo and recipe credit:idolsakusina Procedure: 1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the noodles until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, drain again, and set aside. 2. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, spring onions, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, and zucchini, and stir fry until softened, about 5 minutes. 3. Add the spinach, noodles, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Turn the heat dow

Idol sa Kusina "Let's Go Asian" Episode with Jaya Ramsey was on March 4, 2013. with some participating schools from Malayan College Laguna, South Mansfield College Muntinlupa and Uni-Cyber College Paranaque. `Theme: Let’s Go Asian!  `Celebrity Guest: Jaya Ramsey `Participating Schools:  Malayan College Laguna South Mansfield College Muntinlupa Uni-Cyber College Paranaque photo credit: idol sa kusina

Watch Lucky Coi in Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho episode on March 3, 2013. "Narito na ang isa pang segment na dapat ninyong abangan sa Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho: Sa katatapos lang na Koi Competition nitong nakaraang linggo, nagpasiklaban ang mga hobbyist sa mga pinagmamalaki nilang koi. Bakit nga ba marami pa rin ang lokong-lokong sa koi at tunay nga bang may dala itong swerte? Photo and Text Credit: KMJS Samahan po ninyo kami sa isa na namang makabuluhang usapan sa KMJS mamayang 7:45 PM sa GMA-7!"

How to Join Karinderya Wars on TV5? The new and most exciting cooking competition in the country has arrived! TV5 will soon launched the first "luto-negosyo challenge show" on Philippine TV called "Karinderya Wars". The competition is open to all 18 years old and above, with or without a professional cooking experience. Contestant should be recommended or nominated by others and currently residing in Metro Manila. Nomination may be sent until March 8 via email at karinderyawars@tv5.com.ph or at 1003 10/F Paragon Tower, Reliance St. corner EDSA, Mandaluyong City.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 81 / Feb. 24- PECAN PANCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS. Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted 1/3 cup chocolate chips 1 tsp. granulated sugar  1 tsp. brown sugar ½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. baking soda 1/8 tsp. salt 1 cup milk 2 tbsp. vegetable oil  1 large egg   photo and recipe credit: idol sa kusina Procedure: 1. Stir together first 8 ingredients until well combined. 2. Whisk together milk, oil, and egg in a bowl; add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. 3. Pour ¼ cup batter for each pancake onto a hot, lightly greased pan. Cook pancakes until tops are covered with bubbles. 4. Turn and cook other sides. Serve immediately.