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Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit of the day- November 29, 2013: Chicken Galantina with Chef Jonathan Mirandilla Ingredients: manok giniling na baboy patatas hotdog bell pepper carrot sibuyas pasas asin paminta bread crumbs lemon juice toyo itlog longganisa Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Pagsama-samahin ang giniling na baboy, patatas, hotdog, bell pepper, carrot, sibuyas, pasas, asin at paminta. 2. Dagdagan ito ng bread crumbs at muling haluin. 3. Sa hiwalay na mixing bowl, pagsamahin ang lemon juice at toyo. 4. Ibabad ang buong manok sa pinagsamang lemon juice at toyo sa loob ng 30 minutes. 5. Pag nababad na nang mabuti ang manok, hanguin ito at palamanan ito ng pork at vegetable mixture.  6. Bukod sa pork at vegetable mixture, lagyan rin ito ng mga nilagang itlog at longganisa. 7. Balutin ng malinis na tela ang buong manok at saka itali upang maisara ito. 8. Lutuin ito sa steamer sa loob ng 1 1/2 oras.

Sarap with Family Recipe- CDO Fantastyk Young Pork Tocino and Broccoli On a Nest. Ingredients: 1 Pack CDO Fantastyk Young Pork Tocino (Cut into 2 1/2 Inch Slices) 1 Pc White Onion (Chopped) 1 Thumb Size Ginger (Minced) 1 Pc Leeks (Sliced) 2 Clove Garlic (Chopped) 1 Head Broccoli (Blanched & Florette) 1/2 Cup Chicken Stock 1 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce 1 Tbsp Cornstarch Chinese Rice Wine 1 Tbsp Oil Salt Pepper 100g Fried Glass Noodles Photo and recipe credit: Sarap with Family Procedure: - On a wok, heat oil then saute onions, ginger and garlic until fragrant. Add in CDO Fantastyk Young Pork Tocino and cook until slightly caramelized. Add in a dash of rice wine then toss in broccoli and cook for a minute. On a bowl combine Chicken stock, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce and cornstarch. Add it in the wok and let it thicken. Season with Salt and pepper. - Top on CDO Fantastyk Young Pork Tocino over fried glass noodles

Here's Sarap with Family Recipe- Binagoongang CDO Ulam Burger with Gata. Ingredients: 6 Pcs CDO Ulam Burger (Shaped into 1 ½ inch balls) 1/2 Cup Bagoong  2 Cloves Garlic (Minced) 1 Pc White Onions (Diced) 6 Pcs Tomato (Diced) 1 Pc Sili Labuyo 3 Tbsp Vinegar 1 Tbsp Sugar 1 Cup Gata 2 Cups Cooked Rice 1 Tbsp Oil Photo and recipe credit: Sarap with Family Procedure: -Heat pan and oil then sauté onion, garlic, tomatoes and sili labuyo until softened then add in bagoong cook for 3 minutes then add in CDO Ulam Burger and cook until lightly brown. Pour in vinegar and cook for 5 minutes then add in sugar and gata. Cook until thicken. Serve with cooked rice.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 118/Nov. 24, 2013- FISH - SHAPED GULAMAN. Ingredients: 4 cups water 2 bar unflavored gulaman ( around 7 to 10 grams) shredded 1/3 cup sugar 2 (7-gram) sachet unflavored 2 teaspoon banana flavoring 1-2 cans fruit cocktail. Photo and recipe credit: idol sa kusina PROCEDURE: 1. Combine water, shredded gulaman, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to boil until gulaman melts. 2. Add gelatin powder and remove from heat. Stir to dissolve. 3. Add banana flavoring. Pour into fish mold. Drop fruits into the mold and let cool to room temperature, then chill for 4 to 6 hours or until set. Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Serve cold.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 118/Nov. 24, 2013- SIZZLING GARLIC CHICKEN WITH GRAVY. Ingredients: 300g chicken thigh fillet, cut into 2 inch cubes salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp canola oil 1/2 tbsp butter 3 gloves garlic 1 tsp dried rosemary 1/2 white onion, half moons 1 bell pepper, strips 1/2 carrot strips 1 cup gravy parsley for garnish Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina  PROCEDURE: 1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. 2. In a pan, cook the chicken in oil and butter. 3. Add the rest of the ingredients except the gravy and parsley and set aside. 4. Transfer the cooked chicken and vegetables in a hot sizzling plate and pour gravy before serving 5. Garnish with parlsey.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 118/Nov. 24, 2013- GRAVY. Ingredients: 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion ( 2 onions) 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground bell pepper defatted turkey drippings plus chicken stock to make 2 cups, heated 1 tablespoon cognac or brandy 1 tablespoon white wine, optional 1 tablespoon heavy cream optional. PROCEDURE: 1. In a large (10 to 12inch) saute pan, cook the butter and onions over medium low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned. DON'T RUSH THIS STEP: it makes all the difference when the onions are well cooked. 2. Sprinkle the flour into the pan, whisk in, then add the salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the hot chicken stock mixture and cognac, and cook uncovered for 4 to 5minutes until thickened. Add tjhe wine and cream, if desired. Season to taste and serve.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 118/Nov. 24, 2013- CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA] Ingredients: 375g fettuccine pasta, cooked '1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 chicken breast fillet, strips 1/2 white onion, chopped 150g button mushrooms, sliced 3 garlic gloves, crushed 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/3 cup dry white wine 300ml bechamel sauce (white sauce) Parmesan Cheeses Photo and recipe credit: idol sa kusina PROCEDURE: 1. Heat 2 tabelspoons oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and cook. 2. Add onion. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes or until softened. Add mushrooms. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until just tender. Add garlic, thyme and lemon zest. Cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or ubtil coated. Add wine. Bring to boil, stirring. Reduce heat to low. Add bechamel sauce. Stir to combine. Simmer fro 2 to 3minutes or until heated through. 3. Add p