FRIED SHIOMAI

Turn leftover shiomai into a fried shiomai, then make a different sauce that kids will surely love......

Ingredients:

leftover shiomai

oil

SAUCE:

1/4 cup UFC ketchup

1/4 cup Del Monte red cane vinegar

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 tsp iodized salt

2 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 cup water

pineapple syrup

Procedure:

1. Fry in oil the leftover shiomai until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.

2. In a saucepan, combine UFC ketchup, Del Monte red cane vinegar, pineapple syrup, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp iodized salt. Simmer until thick. Serve with fried shiomai.

COOKING TIPS:

When buying ground pork or ground beef, always make it fresh and less fatty. Don't buy pork or beef that is already ground. It is best to buy whole fresh pork or beef cuts and ask the vendor to grind it for you. This way, you can be assured that you are getting the choice cut.

HOMEMADE SIPA

Take your left over picadillo or ground pork or ground beef and wrap it up for a deep-fried wonton delight.....

Ingredients:

1 cup left over picadillo or ground pork/beef, drained
130 grams Del Monte Sweet Style spaghetti sauce
42 pcs. dumpling or small wonton wrappers


Procedure:
1. Combine ground meat with Del Monte spaghetti sauce.
2. Fill center of molo wrapper with 1 tsp of meat mixture and seal. Deep fry in oil. Drain on paper towels.
3. Serve with Del Monte sweet chili sauce or Del Monte sweet and sour sauce.


NUTRITION TIP:
Has Vitamin A that promotes good eyesight.

BEEFY TOPPING

Any cooked beef leftover like Pochero or Nilaga become a tasty topping for pasta or rice. You would never guess it was yesterday's lunch......

Ingredients:

100 grams cooked beef, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
250 grams Del Monte Italian Style spaghetti sauce
100 grams frozen mixed vegetables
6 cups cooked rice or 250 grams spaghetti pasta, cooked per package directions
1/3 cup grated cheese

Procedure:
1. Saute onion and cooked beef in 2 tbsp oil. Add spaghetti sauce, 3/4 tsp iodized fine salt, 1/8 tsp pepper and 1/3 cup water. Simmer for 10 minutes over low heat.
2. Add frozen mixed vegetables and simmer for 2 minutes uncovered. Pour over cooked rice or spaghetti. Top with cheese.


NUTRITION TIP:
Excellent source of Vitamin B12 that prevents anemia.