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Fried rice (sinangag) with fried shallots and garlic, and sliced scallions

The ultimate Filipino fried rice (sinangag)

Make fried shallots and garlic, then use the flavorful and aromatic oil to cook your rice in. Serve your sinangag topped with the crispy shallots and garlic, and add sliced scallions for color and even more flavor.
Cook time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Spicy sesame garlic noodles with kimchi juice

Spicy sesame garlic noodles

Heavily inspired by Esther Choi who, in Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend, declared her dream of integrating kimchi in every dish she cooks. This noodle dish is salty, sweet and spicy with the umami richness that only fermented food can impart.
Cook time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 people
Crispy mahi-mahi with lime and orange sauce

Crispy mahi-mahi with lime and orange sauce

It is essentially a sweet sour fish dish, but when you introduce the flavor and aroma of fruits to the basic mix, you create a more exciting dish.
Cook time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Poached chicken, shiitake and mango salad

Poached chicken, shiitake and mango salad

A salad that's filling enough to be enjoyed as a main course. The Thai-style sweet, salty and spicy dressing is flavored with palm sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, lemongrass, shallots, chilies and cilantro.
Cook time: 12 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 people
Chicken, egg and celery soup

Chicken, egg and celery soup

Thinly sliced celery and scallions are sauteed in butter and simmered in bone broth with scrambled eggs and chicken fillets.
Cook time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
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