Thursday, June 11, 2009

Tofu Salpicao

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl.
  2. Marinate tofu chunks in garlic-oil mixture for a couple of hours or more in the fridge.
  3. Saute marinated tofu (including marinade) in VERY hot oil.
  4. Keep stirring until tofu chunks are browned evenly.
  5. DO NOT lower heat.
  6. Add vegetarian oyster sauce and liquid seasoning.
  7. Cook a few seconds more; add butter last.
  8. Remove from heat and serve immediately over hot steamed rice.
  9. *Note:Cooking time should be about 10 minutes.
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Flagged this from recipezaar.com and modified some of the ingredients. I still have to try this this weekend though.

The Smoke food place in D'Mall, Boracay, served tofu salpicao, tofu steak, and tofu teriyaki. I only got to try the salpicao and it was awesome.

Butter, I believe, is the key ingredient in making salpicao.

The one from Smoke had sliced button mushrooms in it so feel free to add it if you're going to follow this recipe.

Cheers.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Of Sun, Sand and Stunts

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Waiting for the ride back to Caticlan

Of clouds, coconut tree, nipa hut and bangkas.

The Boat boy

A skill that I didn't have when I used to cheer.

And who said I'm gurang?
(I always get teased by the UP Pep alumni being the oldest in the group.)

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Vegetarian Corner Tree Cafe Now Open


Received this from Jeannie last June 5.

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Hi to all,
Just to let you know that my new veg cafe is now open to serve you. It's located at 150 Jupiter Street, Bel-Air. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, lunch to dinner (opens 11am). For reservations, pls text or call me at 0917-848-1004. Hope to see you there!
Chiqui
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Here's the current menu:

CORNER TREE CAFE

STARTERS


Corner Tree Starter Plate - v

An interesting combination of Dukka and White Bean Hummus, good for sharing P 180


Dukka – v

This distinctly Egyptian snack is a blend of spices, seeds & nuts. Earthy & fragrant. Served with extra virgin olive oil & warm chunks of whole wheat bread (dip bread in EVOO then dip in dukka) P 110


White Bean Hummus - v

A lemony white bean dip served with vegetable sticks on the rocks P 110


Spinach Feta Croquettes -

An all-time favourite: 3 tasty croquettes made with fresh spinach, feta cheese & organic rice, served with a mint yogurt sauce and our very own harissa (optional) for chili lovers P 160


Mixed Olives - v

The green and black olives with extra virgin olive oil, rosemarie, thyme & garlic will take you back to the Mediterranean. Served with wholewheat breadsticks P 140


Sicilian Tomato and Bread Soup – v

A healthy hearty soup made with organic tomatoes, brown bread & lots of extra virgin olive oil

cup P 95 bowl P 150


Spinach & Pechay Chowder - vo

A comforting pureed soup of leafy greens and potatoes

cup P 95.00 bowl P 150.00


SALADS


Bocconcini Caprese salad

Fresh Bocconcini mozzarella, organic tomatoes & fresh basil drizzled with balsamic vinegar & extra virgin olive oil - P 190.00


Corner Tree Café’s Raw Organic Salad: - v

An all-organic cornucopia of carrots, red beets, cucumber & jicama ( singakamas), raw walnuts with greens & a choice of tahini dressing or a lemon mustard vinaigrette

solo P 180 Good for sharing (or for a very hungry vegan) P250.00


MAINS


North African Vegetable Stew - v

A rich flavourful stew infused with saffron & Moroccan spices served over couscous, and topped with toasted almonds & fresh coriander. Served with our spicy harissa, extra sauce and organic greens on the side P 260.00


Japanese Platter – v

6 pieces of nori rolls with shiitake mushroom, asparagus, carrots & organic red rice, served with a Japanese cucumber & seaweed salad and a bowl of miso soup. A clean, light tasty meal P 235.00


Broccoli Parmesan Torte

A golden baked dish with broccoli, parmesan cheese, organic red rice and eggs served with an organic green salad P 220.00


Spaghettini with Broccoli, Pine Nuts, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Lemon - vo

A unique combination of ingredients that work together for a tasty pasta dish. (Vegans can omit the parmesan cheese) P 320.00


Baked Tofu Walnut Burger – v P 240.00

A big healthy burger in a whole wheat bun served with sweet potato fries & our homemade mayo or an organic green salad.

Add P35 for a slice of gruyere cheese, P 25 for crispy onions

Or as a dinner plate with our vegetarian gravy, crispy onions, organic red rice and organic greens P220.00


Dilled Egg Salad Sandwich

Made with our homemade mayonnaise, this is our delicious version of chopped free range eggs, capers & dill, with tomato slices & greens served on toasted ciabatta bread, with a choice of sweet potato fries or organic greens P 220.00


SIDES


Sweet potato fries with Homemade Garlic Mayo P 95.00

Organic Green House salad P 80.00

Whole wheat Breadsticks (2thick pieces) P 35.00

Homemade garlic mayo P 25.00


PINOY DISH OF THE MONTH


Kare-Kareng Gulay - V

A traditional Filipino stew made with garden fresh veggies, a zesty peanut sauce, served with organic red rice and a vegetarian bagoong(!) P 130.00


V – Vegan

VO – Vegan Option

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Yoga Mission Project Philippines



The Yoga Mission Project Philippines video is now available on youtube.

Next project: Update the website.

Rest day today.

Teach tonight.

Boracay tomorrow!!!


Yahoo!!!

(Hopefully the sun is shining brightly in Bora so we can enjoy the beach)

Monday, June 1, 2009

Respect to the Guru

I just got my connection up and running this morning.

Yoga Manila paid its respect to Guruji last Sunday by having a small tribute to him at the Alabang studio.

Hoze Arando, probably one of the very few Filipino ashtangis who have studied with Guruji in the old shala, shared his experience in meeting and studying with Guruji in 1999 and 2000. Fellow YM teacher Becky led the chanting of the Gayatri mantra and the Heart Sutra.

Of all the YM teachers, I believe it was only Hoze, Michelle and me who have been to Mysore and have studied at AYRI (now KPJAYI). Of the three, I'm the only who wasn't able to study under him because he was no longer teaching when I went there last year. I am deeply grateful still for being able to see him in person and bow before him in one conference.

I guess, it's was like my relationship with both my paternal and maternal grandfathers... I never really got to build a relationship with them because they both passed away even before I was born.

For Guruji, it was like meeting one of my grandfathers and not really knowing what to do whenever I was in his presence... but there was a feeling of sincere gratitude and respect. Gratitude and respect for sharing to us this great practice called Ashtanga.

Gurubrahman guruvishnu gurudevo mahesvaraha
Gurusakshat parabrahma tasmai shri gurave namaha

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