Tocino with Coleslaw

Slice the pork into thin strips. Marinade for at least 2 hours in a mixture of sugar, salt, ground black pepper, banana or tomato ketchup and 2 tbsp. of vinegar.

In a frying pan, boil some water and place the pork strips carefully one by one. When water is almost gone, pour the remaining marinade and mix until the sauce thickens. Put some cooking oil and fry until quite dry. Serve the tocino with fried rice and coleslaw.

Corned Beef Sinigang

Boil the chopped onion, garlic, tomato, radish and 1 whole banana pepper in a pot. You can put gabi and string beans if you like. When the radish is tender, add sinigang mix. Adjust the taste with some salt and a little sugar. Cover the pot and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the corned beef (best to use Palm or Ox and Palm brands) and stir carefully. Simmer for another minute and serve.

Pork in Coconut Gravy

Boil the diced pork. Set aside. Saute with chopped garlic in a pan using peanut oil, adding some of the broth, red wine, white pepper, sliced ginger, chili pepper, sugar and salt. Bring to a gentle boil then add coconut milk. Simmer until cooked.

Chiliiiiiiiss Con Carne

Heat oil in a casserole and add finely chopped onion. Cook gently for a few minutes until soft. Add minced garlic, red or green bell pepper, red chili pepper and chopped jalapeno peppers. Increase the heat before adding the minced beef, stirring until browned. Sprinkle some chili powder and paprika, then add the chopped tomatoes and tomato puree. Pour a little soy sauce and a dash of ground pepper. Bring to a boil then add some salt and sugar, adjusting the taste. When almost cooked, add the red kidney beans and boil for another 5 minutes. Serve with nachos or rice.

English Adobo

Pan-fry some onions, garlic and bay leaf. Add diced British rashers. When meat is slightly brown, pour equal portions of vinegar, soy sauce and water. Bring to a boil then add pineapple chunks and baby potatoes. Sprinkle some ground and whole black pepper. Simmer until vinegar is cooked. Serve with steamed rice.