Monday, April 30, 2018

Main Jamaican Breakfast

Today, I will introduce two main courses of Jamaican Breakfast. They are Porridge and Ingredients.

There are many types of Porridge; such as Plantain Porridge; Green plantain porridge; Green Banana porridge; Hominy or corn porridge; Rice porridge; Arrow root porridge; Breadfruit porridge; Cornmeal Porridge is most commend one.
Direction: 1. Peel 3 fingers green plantains; cut each finger into 4-5 pieces. 2. Put into a lender and ass 1 cup water. 3. Blend until partially smooth (not fully completed), then add the cup of oats, blend until well combined.

Second id Ingredients. The material includes 2 cups all purpose flour. 1 tsp. backing powder. 1/2 tsp. salt. 1/4 cup water or cows milk.
Method: In a container, sift the flour, backing powder and salt. Add the black pepper and all purpose season. Add the minced onion and hot paper. Use the water or cow milk a little at a time to mix the dry ingredients using a spoon. The mixture should be not too thin or thick. Put a skillet or Dutch pot over a low flame. Depending on the size of the skillet, fry 3 or 4 heap of spoonful at a time. Fry each side for 1-2 minutes. Remove from pot and place on paper towel. Eat warm or hot.

Friday, April 27, 2018

Portugal chocolate salami

Hey guys, welcome back to Friday dessert !

This week, we are covering portugal, land of the great football player Cristiano Ronaldo and we will close it with a traditional dessert called "chocolate Salami". In portugal, they can be found in any street vending machines .


I know what you guys are thinking but no, It is not related to the salami meat. They just have their shape in common and sliced in discs for serving. 

Ingredient: 
  • 250g/9oz dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa solids)
  • 250g/9oz amaretti (crunchy ones) or rich tea biscuits.
  • 100g/3½oz unsalted butter, softened.
  • 150g/5½oz caster sugar.
  • 3 free-range eggs.
  • 2 tbsp amaretto liqueur.
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder.
  • 75g/2½oz almonds, roughly chopped.
* Based on BBC 

Check out this Video on youtube to learn more about the recipe !

 We hope you guys take our suggestion and try chocolate salami next time you go to Portugal ( can be found in Italy,Greece and Turkey)

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Eating Barnacles in Portugal

Oi! Tudo bem? Vamos falar de comida porque esto com fome!!!


We know that Portugal is known for their outstanding fresh seafood, so why not take a look at their pescatarian dishes? Okay so the first dish below is a tiger prawn and a big one! In the YouTube video below, our favorite food critic Mark Wiens eats a buttery and grilled tiger prawn (which is a larger version of a shrimp) in Lisbon, Portugal. He described tasting the saltiness muscles texture in the prawn. 

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Wiens also tasted his first barnacle while describing that it looks like a finger nail...? Umm ok. He said that there was algae plants sticking to it, so you can tell how fresh those were plucked from the ocean. Wiens stated that the taste was in between a clam and sand paper...? Okay Mark, so you've eaten sand paper? 

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This video below by Travel Basecamp discussed the dangerous obstacles that fishermen go through to collect barnacles in Lagos, Portugal. The author described how the professional fishermen would either dive or tie themselves to large rocks while breaking apart the fishes that are stuck onto the rocks with a tool. He emphasized the reason why this job is dangerous because there are certain times to collect the fish because of the high winds and tide. The hosts in this video described that the barnacles tasted like an octopus. 



Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Portuguese Main Dishes

Happy Wednesday Everyone!
It's time to talk about some Portuguese main dishes, so let's get right to it!

Cataplana de Marisco
This is a traditional seafood dish that originated from Algarve, the southern region of Portugal. It is often cooked in a cataplana, which is a specific kind of cookware that is used to prepare seafood in Algarve. It is usually served with rice or chips. 
You can see more of the ingredients in this video. There are various different kinds of seafood being used in this dish such as razor clams, prawns, and octopus. I bet this dish is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it's delicious too! 

Pastéis de Bacalhau
This is one of the more popular dishes of Portuguese cuisine, and for good reason. It uses one of the country's signature ingredients, bacalhau, which is salted cod. This is another dish that can be served with rice. Learn how to make it in the video below! 

This video is easy to follow and involves a lot of close up shots of food. Be sure to check out the rest of the channel for more Portuguese recipes!


Francesinha

This is a Portuguese sandwich that is made with bread, cured ham, sausage, and steak. It is then topped with melted cheese, tomato, and beer sauce. And here's a major bonus: it's served with fries. 
Here's the recipe video on how to make it! It's short, straight forward, and easy to follow. Check this channel out, you can find even more Portuguese recipes here!

And that's all for today folks! Remember to follow us on all our social media so you can keep up with our newest posts!




Tuesday, April 24, 2018

10 Must Eats

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Pasteis de Nata

Welcome Back!! Today we
bring you some street foods
as well as some signature
dishes that are well known in
Portugal.  The YouTube link
below is a great short video
showing ten signature must try's
from the beautiful country.  
I personally love seafood, so 
naturally I love Portuguese food!
If you ever find yourself in
Cambridge MA,Casa Portugal
is a great little Portuguese
Restaurant that I go to often.  Enjoy!!

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Ameijoas

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Farturas


Friday, April 20, 2018

Korean Dessert

Hello blogger fans, today is friday dessert !!

We are covering Korea and we decided to switch it up a bit with the dessert choice this week. The sweet is "Melona" Ice Pop which is a very popular flavored ice bar In south korea. 


It is the best selling product in the popsicle industry in Korea since it debuted in 1992. They are available in 4 flavors which are melon, banana, strawberry, mango and they are recently available globally. 


Check out this video on youtube by SurpriseFunTV to learn more !


 

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Korea's Fishiest Food!

Have you ever heard of Gae-bul? Well we have our favorite host from, Best Food Ever Review Show to break it down for you. Gae-bul is a fish found in Korea that it cooked with sesame oil and a pinch of salt. Our host described that this fish is great to eat while drinking. The host adds that the texture of the fish is chewy and it is also eaten raw! 
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In the YouTube video below, we have host TheBeatyBreakdown who visited Korea and tried her first Meonggae. She defined that Meonggae is a sea squirt which s a type of fish. She accompanied the sea squirt which she described that she was not satisfied with the taste with sea snail which she described the taste to be bland or similar to a mushroom. 


Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Korean Main Dishes

AYE!
It's Wednesday so here's some Korean Main dishes coming your way!

Bibimbap
The name literally translates to "mixed rice", and it's basically a hot bowl of white rice topped with various vegetables, sliced meat, and a fried egg. It's meant to be stirred up right before eating so all the flavors can mix and mingle. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 
Learn how to make your very on in the video below!

When it comes to the list of smiles I want to protect, Seonkyoung longest is definitely within my top ten. Not only is this woman gorgeous, she's cute, funny, and one hell of a great chef! I personally love her channel and she's taught me how to make quite a few Asian dishes, which I am very thankful for. 
Her videos are visually appealing and easy to follow. Many close ups of food are also included. Please, check her out! She's wonderful!

Korean Fried Chicken AKA Dakgangjeong
Guys.
This chicken is double fried.
DOUBLE FRIED!!!
Now before we take our heartburn medication let me explain, the chicken is seasoned with various spices, and lightly battered. After being fried twice the skin is crunchier and even LESS greasy than American fried chicken. It is finally coated with sauce (your choice) before being served. 
I am a huge fan of Korean Fried Chicken myself and from my experience, it has always been crunchier on the outside and jucier on the inside than other styles of fried chicken. Definitely give this one a chance.
Maangchi is honestly so adorable and captivating. She looks cute in pretty much every video she makes. But fashion choices aside, she makes great cooking videos as well. Check out her channel if you want to explore more Korean Recipes!

Bulgogi
Now this one translates to "fire meat" because the marinated meat, usually pork or beef, is cooked on a barbecue or griddle. Sounds simple, but aren't those the best things in life?
Jia Choi is a sweet woman and does an awesome job in showing you how to make your own bulgogi. The crisp chopping, and sweet sizzling sounds of this video make trigger your ASMR senses, so that's a possible plus! Check out this channel to see more chefs and recipes!

And that's it for today folks! Hope you enjoyed the dishes we talked about today and remember to follow us to keep up with our latest posts! Thanks for reading and have a good day!

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Korean Delights



Hello all.  It's Tuesday so we are back with more street food.  This time from Korea.  Check out the YouTube video on the link below to watch a panel of taste testers try an array of dishes.  The pictures are of the two that seemed most popular.  This video does not take you directly to the streets of Korea, but the food seems authentic enough.  Let us know what you think? 


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Monday, April 16, 2018

Korean Breakfast Banchans

Check this blog out you will have a another option for breakfast otherwise cereal mixing milk, which is Korean Breakfast Banchans. It is pretty simple and delicious, and only one dish needs to cook during the morning.

Firstly is vegetable fried Banchan. What you need for this dish are two potato, half onion, half paper and a one finger carrot. The cooking process as following:
1. Chipping them to strips. 
2. Boil striped potato for one minute.
3. Frying paper and carrot for one minute.
4. Adding boiled potato strip and a little bit of oil.
5. Adding chipped paper fried them for one minute.
6. Adding some salt and black papers then you are all set.

Secondly is sticky garlic chips. How to cook it?
1. Chipping each garlic clove to three pieces.
2. Turn on to the medium heat and add one table spoon of olive oil.
3. Adding garlic chips and cook it to golden.
2. Then adding two table spoon of corn oil, 1.5 table spoon of soy source and 1 spoon of cooking wine. Frying them to sticky.
Thirdly is Green Onion eggs. This is the only dish you need to cook during the morning. 
1. Cut spring onion to small pieces. 
2. Adding one table spoon of oil and frying green onion for one minute.
3. Add two raw eggs and put soup soy to add seasoning. Then you set.
You can cook Vegetable Fried Banchan and Sticky garlic Chips ahead of  time and refrigerate them then eat them once you want. 

Friday, April 13, 2018

Mexican Churro Ice Cream Boat


Welcome back to Friday Dessert !! This week we are covering a caliente country. Mexico is one of the top country with the most tourists flocking every year for a fun vacation and a chance to try their authentic food. 

We all love treating ourselves with a delicious ice cream after dinner, so what about trying Churro Ice Cream Boats !! Sounds yummy right !























    Ingredients: 
    churro Bites
    • Ice cream Boat
    • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon ground
    •  1 quart vanilla ice cream
    •  1 pkg Old El Paso Soft Tortilla Taco Boats
    •  2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
    •  2 tbsp granulated sugar
    •  chocolate syrup for topping (optional)
    •  
    • PS. Based on Homemade Hooplah recipe at:  https://homemadehooplah.com/churro-ice-cream-boats/
Check out this video on Youtube on how to make Ice Cream Churro Boats!



For a better experience in Mexico, visit this impressive cave restaurant they have in Playa Del carmen !


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Thursday, April 12, 2018

Mexico's Jaw Dropping Dishes

Mexico is known for it's spicy and enriching dishes, but have you tried these interesting plates? In the article, "8 weird Things You Can Eat in Mexico That Are Actually Really Good" by Susannah Rig listed that Mexicans are known for eating grasshopper. She compared eating grasshoppers to eating chips or tostitos. Rig even recommended that adding guacamole (Rig) can boost its flavor!
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The video below is by one of our favorite food critics, The Food Ranger who visited the streets of Mexico and tasted his first Pickled Cow Feet with a dash of jalapeños!


The video below is by YouTuber, Explore with Cody who visited Mexico and tasted soup made out of cow stomach and cow brain tacos!!! Check out their video and let us know if you are curious to take a bite! 



Photo Credit: Torrenegra



Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Mexican Main Dishes

It's Wednesday so here we are again with the Main Dishes!
This week's theme is Mexican, so let's get right to it!

Tacos Al Carbon

Chef Hernandez teaches you how to make these tasty tacos in just under 3 minutes! This is probably one of the easiest tutorials I've seen, I'm gonna have to try out this recipe soon. Check out this channel to discover new chefs and recipes!

Tilapia and Shrimp Ceviche

Ceviche is a popular dish in Latin America that is made with seafood cured in citrus juices, then spiced with chili peppers. Other seasonings such as onions, salt, and cilantro can also be added. You can learn how to make your own by watching the video. Warning: sexy close ups of food ahead! ;)

Chicken Quesadilla

You've probably heard of a quesadilla before but just in case you haven't, it's basically a tortilla that's filled with cheese and other fillings that been grilled. It's simple but Gosh, it's good.
Learn how to make you own by watching the easy to follow tutorial above!

And that's all for today folks!
What's your favorite Mexican food? Let us know in the comments below!
Remember to follow us on all our social media to keep up with our new updates!
Thanks for reading. <3

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

ELOTITOS


In the mood for a quick snack?  Maybe something you might eat on Super Bowl Sunday, such as chips salsa and a cheese dip.  Well this Mexican street food would satisfy that craving.  Elotitos is a mixture of cooked corn, cheese, butter, mayonaise, chile paste, cream and lime juice.  You can get it with or without Tostitos, which are chips.  Check out the short YouTube video below and watch an authentic Mexican street vendor prepare this signature dish.  If you are craving some comfort food, this will surely satisfy.


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Monday, April 9, 2018

A Wonderful One Dish Mexican Breakfast

I am a big fan of Mexico food. Today, I will introduce you Mexican Breakfast that one dish give you a wonderful morning!!

Above are all the materials you need. They are eggs, a potato, a onion, a avocado, some garlic ,and a Jalapeno. First step is that cut potato, onion, garlic, and Jalapeno to small pieces. Then put them in the hot oil, put some salt and cook for two minutes. Next is wisk up your eggs and add it. Cover it and cook for five minutes. During this period, cut and put avocado on the side. Getting bread toasted and cut it to heart shape. Lastly, adding hot salsa.
Ta da! The one dish Mexican breakfast is completed!



Friday, April 6, 2018

Chè Ba Màu ( Three color dessert)


Happy Dessert Friday !!!

Today, we are covering the popular three color drink from vietnam! The word Chè is a vietnamese term to describe sweet beverage, pudding and soup dessert. The three color drink is served cold and  can be found in every restaurant/street and consumed in any type of weather. It is a time consuming drink to make because everything need to start from scratch. 



Ingredients:  water, agar agar powder, sugar, Pandan paste, can red beans, mashed mung bean and for topping crushed ice, coconut sauce.

Check out this cool video from Youtube by Helen's recipe channel




  



Thursday, April 5, 2018

Beetle Juice, Beetle Juice, Beetle Juice!

In this article, "Top 10 Weird Vietnamese Dishes" by Viet Fun Travel listed the most daring plates found in Vietnam. The article said that it is common for villagers to eat living beetles in Vietnam which are normally sold by streets vendors or in restaurants. The "coconut beetle larva" dish is doused with fish sauce, coconut stem, and glutinous rice (2017). The article stated that these beetles can be the length of five centimeters! While they are normally served alive, the author suggested that they could be eaten grilled or boiled as well.















This Youtube video below by, The Food Ranger, shows the host visiting Saigon, Vietnam and tasting several interesting dishes!.

Our next favorite food critic, Best Ever Food Review Show is taste his first ever waterbug,  fried worm pancake and fried quails! 
Photo By: Judy Gallagher



Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Vietnamese Main Dishes

Hello everyone!
It's Wednesday so it's time to talk about some Vietnamese Main Dishes! As a Viet person myself, I can say that I'm super excited about this week's theme. X3
Let's jump right into it!

Bún riêu
This is a traditional Vietnamese meat, rice vermicelli soup this is often served with tomato broth and freshwater crab. It is also topped with various garnishes such as spearmint, bean sprouts, scallions and so much more. Learn how to make it in the video below!
Gotta be honest here, Tammy's voice is more on the quiet side so you might want to turn up the volume on this one. On the bright side, you get a good look at how the dish is made with plenty of foodnographic close up shots. Her recipe is also easy to follow as well, so check out the rest of her channel!

Bún thịt nướng
This pretty much translates to vermicelli with grilled meat, and LORD, it is delicious. What I love most about this dish is how filling, yet light it is. You get all the flavor from the grilled pork and fish sauce, but you also get the fresh, crisp taste of all the fresh herbs mixed into it. Put it all together and you get a dish that fresh, flavorful, and fragrant with every bite!
Oof-
Helen, please tone it down with the foodnographic images before you get flagged for adult content on Youtube!
Or maybe not. I really appreciate all this close up shots of food and I'm sure everyone else will too.
What are you waiting for?! Go learn how to make your own sexy bún thịt nướng!

Bánh canh cua
Bánh canh is basically a THICC Vietnamese noodle made out of tapioca flour. Bánh canh CUA, however, is a crab soup that is served with these noodles and it is also hella THICC. This one is a personal favorite of mine and you can learn make it in the video below!
Again, more explicit close ups of food~!
This video is shorter than the other ones but it's just as informative and does NOT skimp out on the food porn. 
So check out the video and the rest of this Youtube channel to see more Vietnamese Dishes!

And that's it for today folks!
I could easily go on and talk about another 10 dishes but that would take all day. ^^;
I love Vietnamese food THAT much, okay!? Don't judge!
Anyways, be sure to follow us on all our social media to keep up with our latest updates!
Have a good day, y'all!
<3


Tuesday, April 3, 2018

10 dishes < $1

Good Afternoon!  Ever wish food in America didn't cost so much?  Well if you ever make your way to Vietnam you will not face that problem.  In the short YouTube video attached to this post, you are exposed to 10 delicious Vietnamese street foods all for $1 or less.  Watch as the vendors prepare the food and explain the ingredients, providing a simple guide for recreating some savory dishes.  I will be sure to try and recreate at least one these dishes, and will let you all know how it goes.  Feel free to do the same or let us know what you think about the video, Chow!!!



Photo by Taylor Kiser on Unsplash

1 Gỏi cuốn (Vietnamese Spring Rolls)
2 Dương Quá" Sweet soup
3 Bánh tráng trộn
4 Shaken Mango
5 Stir-fried corn
6 Quail eggs with tamarind sauce
7 Chinese meet balls.
8 Chinese dumplings
9 Bột chiên
10 Meaty Sticky Rice