Chicken curry

Chicken curry is a famous dish in India as well as in Philippines. Many Filipinos love the spicy taste of the cuisine. It is easy to cook and a beginner can try it. For a beginner, you can try my recipe:







Ingredients:
    Garlic
    Onion
    Ginger
    Chicken (chicken part doesn't matter)
    Curry powder
    Potato
    Broth cubes (beef or chicken)
    Salt
    Cooking oil
    Laurel leaves
    Pepper
    Milk (optional)

Procedure
1. Mince the garlic, onion and ginger. Chop the chicken and potato according to preference.
2. Heat the pan and add cooking oil.
3. Saute garlic. After the garlic turns light brown, saute the onion.
4. Add chicken and mix it well. Add salt and potato.
5. Cover the pan for 5 minutes.
6. Add two cups of water and add 5 tablespoons of curry powder and broth cubes.
7. Cover and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Check if the chicken is already cook by thrusting using a fork. If the meat is already tender, it is already cooked.
9. Add laurel leaves and pepper.
10. A cup of milk can now be added.


Enjoy this easy yet delicious dish!

Sauteed squash with odong

Ingredients:

     onion
     garlic
     pork meat (and/or tofu)
     beef broth cube
     squash
     odong
     water
     celery



Procedure
1. Chop onion, garlic, meat (and/or tofu), squash and celery.
2. Put tofu in heated saucepan, add little salt and fry in low heat.
3. If tofu is already light brown, you can now sautee garlic until it turns light brown.
4. Add onion and pork meat. Let it stand for 5 minutes until the meat is half-cooked.
5. Add squash. Mix several times to evenly distribute the ingredients in the pan.
6. Add two cups of water. Cover the pan and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Put the broth cube to add flavor. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Mix several times.
9. Wait until the squash is cooked. Celery can now be added.
10. Let it simmer for 3 minutes.
11. Serve hot.

This dish is very simple and easy to cook. A beginner can also do it well. It is best served for lunch and paired with fried fish. By the way, odong is not a popular kind of noodle in the Philippines. It can be mainly bought in supermarkets in Mindanao. It has a unique packaging and can be mistaken as misua.

Learning how to cook

Cooking has been my hobby since I was I child. My parents always ask me to cook our meals. It was a great challenge since I had to prepare for the ingredients and use sharp knives to slice them. Eventually, it took years for me to improve my cooking skill. I had to put much effort and time.

I had an opportunity to experiment my dishes since I had so many friends who also love to cook and bake. I gained experience and skill by watching carefully on how people cook. I often attend seminars, conferences and gatherings. These events gave me ideas on how to improve and put twist to my recipes. Watching cooking shows are also helpful but these programs usually suggest complicated styles on preparing dishes. But don't worry, there are also few programs that provide useful tips on cooking practical dishes. Perfect combination and mixing of ingredients will definitely be improved after many cooking trials.

Cooking is a never-ending challenge. Effort and determination are greatly needed to perfect the dishes. It is also important to be happy while cooking. I really believe that the cook's mood is reflected into his cooking. Don't hesitate to put a twist on your cuisine. 

Have a happy cooking!

How to go to Samal Island

Davao has been a famous tourist destination. The place is popular because of the beautiful places like museums, parks and festivity. Aside from that, the foods are also delicious and cheap. Tuna and fruits are also abundant all year round. Captivating sceneries like beaches are found in Samal. How can a tourist relish the experience?

Davao City has port in Sasa. It is located at the 2nd district, Buhangin. Passengers and vehicles can be transported from the city to Samal Island by taking a ferry. When I went there on the second week of October, we paid P270 for the vehicle and P10 each for passengers. We waited for 10 minutes to get on the ferry. Vehicles are positioned properly so as to balance the weight. We arrived at the port after 15-20 minutes.

Have a safe trip. Enjoy the beautiful beaches in Samal.