Chicken Burrito

One of my favorite ethnic foods is Mexican and during my 20+ years in Chicago, I made it a point to go across the street from my place at ""El Taco Loco" and order my favorite chicken burrito. Ever since I moved back to Manila, I've been experimenting this dish using ingredients that are not native to my hometown like the Jalapeno and Serrano pepper which is native in Mexico. But there are specialty stores in the Metro area where you can find sauteed Chipotle peppers, pickled Jalapeno peppers and refried beans in a can.

INGREDIENTS:
For the Burrito roll-
  1 large flour tortilla
  1 breast of chicken
  1 can of Chipotle peppers
  pinch of salt & pepper
  1 medium sized Spanish onion, diced
  1 small can of refried beans

For Toppings:
  1 6 oz sour cream
  1/2 stick of grated sharp cheddar cheese
  1 6 oz can tomato sauce

For the Salsa:
  1 small can of Jalapeno peppers, diced
  1 medium sized Spanish onion, diced
  3 ripe tomatoes, diced
  sprig of cilantro, chopped
  a dash of Worstershire sauce
  dash of salt & pepper

RECIPE:
Mix all the salsa ingredients and set aside. In a medium sauce pan, add the chicken breast, diced onions with a cup of water and the Chipotle peppers and bring to a boil. After boiling for 15 minutes, set the heat to low or simmer until the water is partially dissolved and the chicken breast is tender. Set aside the chicken breast, discard the bones and dice the meat and mix it back in the sauce pan.

Heat the flour tortilla for about a minute, lay it on a platter, spread a couple of tablespoons of refried beans and place some chicken filling. Roll the tortilla resembling a large eggroll. Position the burrito in the middle of the platter and pour the small can of tomato sauce on top of the roll, and layer on top the cheddar cheese. Microwave for about 3 minutes until the cheese melts.

Remove the burrito roll and set on a table. Put a generous amount of salsa on the roll and top it with a spoonful of sour cream and serve. Bona petito!
  
  
  
  

Pork Katsudon

This simple Japanese comfort food consisting of simple ingredients will surely put a smile in your tummy! It may be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner and only takes a few minutes to prepare.

INGREDIENTS:
  Pork Loin (2 slices)
  1 large egg, beaten
  Bread crumbs
  1 medium sized Spanish onion, sliced
  1 tspn light soy
  1 onion stalk, cut to 2 inches
  pinch of salt and pepper
  2 tablespns vegetable oil
  1 cup, cooked Japanese rice

RECIPE:
Pound the pork flat and sprinkle salt and pepper. Dip the meat into the egg batter and onto the bread crumbs. Heat oil in a pan and cook for 4 minutes on each side. Set aside and saute the sliced onions for 2 minutes. Set the rice onto a bowl and place the onions, pork and onion stalk on top. In a cup, mix 2 tablespoons of light soy, 2 tablespoons water and a teaspoon of sugar and pour over the pork and rice bowl mixture and serve.