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easy-peasy Macaroni Salad – recipe

Posted on by M Artisans

Anyone can make this super easy Macaroni salad, I used to make this with “Nanay” on special occasions or family get together. And she can make this with her eyes closed – it’s that easy!

let’s begin…

Serves: A family of 4-6

Prep time: 35 mins (plus 25 min cooking time for the Macaroni)

Ingredients:

  • 1 (700 ml) sachet of Mayonnaise
  • 1 – 200 grams Salad Macaroni
  • 1/3 cup minced carrots
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped onions (I prefer white onions)
  • 1/4 cup pickle relish
  • 1/3 cup diced ham (sweet cooked ham)
  • 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits (drained)
  • 2 cups chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
  • 1/2 cup processed cheese (cut into small dice)
  • 3 tbsp washed sugar (the light brown sugar because I’m not a fan of the white one)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

  1. cook the Macaroni as per packaging instructions
  2. in a separate bowl, combine all the ingredients. //pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js

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    My number one rule in mixing (as with baking as well) is to mix dry ingredients first.

  3. then add the mayonnaise, & the cooled macaroni
  4. season it
  5. refrigerate
  6. and enjoy!

🙂

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Simple “Bagoong” (Shrimp paste) Fried Rice – Recipe

Posted on by M Artisans

Here’s a super simple – no fuss – Bagoong fried rice recipe that you can cook in a snap, but you must have at least 3 tablespoons of a good shrimp paste, I think you can purchase a bottle from groceries. I used here the one my “Nanay” (grandmom) made for me. I believe it took me about 15 minutes or less to cook this fried rice. Pair it with your main course like pork adobo or roasted pork ribs makes a fantastic meal.

I adopted this recipe from a Thai dish I tasted and adjusted it a little. I’m sure you will like this version of mine plus you get to use your left-over rice, nothing gets wasted and everyone’s happy. Even happier after they try this 🙂

prep time:less than 15 minutes / good for 2-3 pax

  • 3 tbsp bagoong (shrimp paste) – but you can add some more if you desire 🙂
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs (scrambled and fried then cut into strips)
  • 3 cups day-old rice
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • salt/pepper to taste (optional)

Begin, by heating the oil in a frying pan.

Add garlic, and fry until golden brown.

Put the bagoong (shrimp paste) and let it simmer a little then add the left-over rice.

Mix the rice and bagoong, marry them with flavors while adding a teaspoon of soy sauce.

lastly, bring in the strips of fried egg. add pepper/salt as you like.

combine…

and it’s now ready,

just like that,

enjoy 🙂

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bagoong rice