Fool Proof Sinigang Recipe with AJI-SINIGANG® Cube

            My favorite Filipino food of all time is Sinigang. I love its sourness and how it makes me "kilig" every time I sip its soup and eat its veggies. Sinigang reminds me of our home in Bulacan and every weekend when we visit my parents, my father never fails to serve us with his specialty Sinigang. Though I love Sinigang I still am very picky on what kind of Sinigang I eat. There are some Sinigang that lacks that savory taste. That is why it is very important to have a flavoring and seasoning that will have that kilig and asin-linamnam taste that sinigang should have. Now here's something to fool proof your Sinigang everytime. Introducing AJI-SINIGANG® Cube Sinigang Soup.

         

        The Sour-Savory Goodness of the new AJI-SINIGANG® Cube Sinigang Soup is a ‘must’ in most Pinoy households’ weekly menu. The whole family enjoys a bowl of warm and refreshing Sinigang dish in hot or cold weather conditions. It has been observed though that most people using sinigang mixes available in the market would need to add other savory and meaty seasonings i.e. pork cube and all-in-one seasonings to achieve the ideal sinigang taste, which is not just about sourness but savory taste as well.

           The new Ajinomoto® Sinigang Cube is all that you will ever need to cook Sinigang with the preferred blend of sour-savory (asim-linamnam) taste. It is perfect in providing the balanced rich, savory deliciousness and appetizing sourness to any sinigang dish. Each cube is “ZoopSiksik™” because it is packed with the right level of tamarind sourness and savory taste from meaty extracts.

           AJI-SINIGANG® Cube is available in single 13g pillow pack cube for P5.00 and 8 pieces of 13g packed in re-sealable stand-up pouch for P38.00.

ASIM-LINAMLINAM PORK SINIGANG

Ingredients:

2       pieces  AJI-SINIGANG® Cube
½      kilo      Pork liempo, Sinigang cut
90     grams  Tomato, quartered
30     grams  Onion, quartered
1 ½   liter      Water
90     grams  Gabi
80     grams  Labanos, sliced diagonally
45     grams  String beans, cut into 1 ½”
90     grams  Kangkong
1       piece   Green chili

Procedure:          

Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) is an affiliate of Tokyo-based Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Established in 1958, APC lives by its promise to provide consumers products that will always give the delicious taste to healthy and nutritious meals as embodied in APC’s slogan Ajinomoto® “Eat Well, Live Well.®” APC’s complete line of quality food and seasoning products are produced by international affiliates and local toll manufacturers using Ajinomoto’s license, quality standards and technological expertise. APC’s products include AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning, Ajinomoto® Brand Ginisa Flavor Seasoning Mix, Ajinomoto® Brand Chicken Powder, PORKSAVOR® All-in-One Seasoning Mix, CRISPY FRY® Breading Mix, CRISPY FRY® Seasoned Crumbs®, TASTY BOY® All Purpose Breading Mix, AJI-SHIO® Seasoning Mix, Ajinomoto® Brand Sinigang Cube and “amino Fres-C” Instant Drink Mix.

AjiPanda Best Day Ever Press Conference with Kathryn Bernardo

If you have been watching the teleserye Pangako Sayo, then you definitely recognize Ina Macaspac as Kathryn Bernardo. Her character in the teleserye is that of a homegrown cook turned culinary expert. Of course, the story revolved around family past, love affairs, and pursuit of dreams. But as her character exudes happiness, determination, and natural freshness, so does her being a brand endorser for four years for Aji-No-Moto Umami seasoning. 

In the presscon that happened yesterday, November 25, at Torre Venezia Suites in Quezon City, AjiPanda was launched as the icon of the product. 

Ms. Roann L. Co, Marketing Head, explains how Aji-No-Moto has been part of the Filipino Families' life making every dish scrumptuous. She introduces AjiPanda as the Filipino Families' Best Friend in the Kitchen, helping everyone works wonders in their cooking to share many happy meals with the family. 

It was followed by a very informative talk of Dr. Frances Tan, a medical doctor with specialization in General Pediatrics, and a subspecialty in Allergy and Immunology, on basic facts about umami and MSG or monosodium glutamate. She debunked the tongue map that was believed by many for a long time with a new study on the taste buds, each having the taste of sweet, salt, sour, and bitter. She also gave a short history of Umami and how it has become the 5th basic taste that allows people to enjoy the delicious taste in food. 

MSG being a controversial part of food was also explained through Question and Answer portion participated by Ms Roann Co, Dr. Frances Tan, and Dr. Celeste Tanchoco. They clearly explained the components of MSG, specifically of glutamates and how it does not necessarily result to allergies. They presented the important role of glutamate in nutrition. 

After the insightful part of the event, Ms. Kathryn Bernardo, graced everyone with her presence. Her renewal of contract as the brand endorser of Aji-No-Moto was the highlight of the afternoon. 

She shares how Aji-No-Moto is reminiscent of her childhood with her family celebrating with home cooked meals. She also says she cooks for the familu as her time permits and her specialties are Pork Adobo and Beef Tapa. In as much as she enjoys cooking herself, she would love for the new generation of cooks to enjoy the joys of home-cooking with her new bestfriend in the kitchen- AjiPanda.

Yesterday, was really the best day ever with Aji-No-Moto and Ms. Kathryn Bernardo. 

AjiPanda™: Your Best Friend in the Kitchen

 AjiPanda™ is a cute panda icon thatconveys someone shy, caring, happy and loyal. It personifies how a humble pack or bottle of AJI-NO-MOTO®Umami Seasoning fills the role of “Your Best Friend in the Kitchen” by offering an ever-reliable way of bringing out the natural goodness of food.

Ajinomoto’s new campaign, which also features teen queen Kathryn Bernardo, presents the benefits of itsdependable brand of seasoning to a new generation of cooks and food lovers.

AJI-NO-MOTO® comes from sugar cane, corn or cassava and is manufactured through the natural process of fermentation. This product is safe, convenient and effective in making food taste delicious.  

This is because it is simply free glutamate, the most common among amino acids (the building blocks of protein). It provides the taste of umami to food in the same way that sugar adds sweet taste or salt adds salty taste to food.

But what is umami? Umami, is the fifth basic taste alongside sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. It is the savory, rich and full taste we often experience in meat, seafood, cheese, tomatoes and mushrooms.  

Consider the delightful composition of chicken, green papaya and malunggay in tinola or the medley of cheese, ham, pepperoni, tomatoes, green and red bell peppers on top of a pizza. The combinations and layers of these glutamate-rich ingredients make dishes very delicious and enjoyable.

Remember that AjiPanda™, your best friend in the kitchen, will help work wonders in your cooking so that you can share many happy meals with your family. Visit http://www.ajinomoto.com.ph/AjiPanda for healthy and delicious recipes.

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Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) is an affiliate of Tokyo-based Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Established in 1958, APC lives by its promise to provide consumers products that will always give the delicious taste to healthy and nutritious meals as embodied in APC’s slogan Ajinomoto® “Eat Well, Live Well.®” APC’s complete line of quality food and seasoning products are produced by international affiliates and local toll manufacturers using Ajinomoto’s license, quality standards and technological expertise. APC’s products include AJINO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning, Ajinomoto® BrandGinisa Flavor Seasoning Mix, Ajinomoto® Brand Chicken Powder,PORKSAVOR® All-in-One Seasoning Mix, CRISPY FRY®Breading Mix, CRISPY FRY® Seasoned Crumbs, TASTY BOY®All Purpose Breading Mix, AJI-SHIO® Seasoning Mix,Ajinomoto® Brand Sinigang and “amino Fres-C” Instant Drink Mix.

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Lessen Stress at School with the new “amino Fres-C”

School is a wonderful place to explore and learn new things but parents are well-aware that this place can also be a major source of stress for kids. A school day begins and ends with passing through bumpy roads and enduring slow-moving traffic. Kindergarteners are not excused from pushing trolleys that carry heavy loads. Students have to juggle various seat works, assignments, recitations and quizzes for 8-9 subjects. In a nutshell, going to school is eternally beneficial but it is hard work!

Parents can instill the value of diligence and patience to lessen the hurdles kids face at school. Feed them with knowledge that can widen their understanding and sharpen their minds. Be involved in their school life. Assist in checking if assignments and projects are done correctly and completely and be on guard for any emotional or physical traumas they might be experiencing within and outside school premises. Extracurricular activities can also help build self-esteem and develop healthy social life for most school children as they learn to interact with other people.

Being sick or sickly is a big burden to students as they need the strength and energy to keep up with the daily demands of school. Exercise and good diet are essential in maintaining physical well-being. Parents must take time to engage their kids in fun physical activities and prepare delicious and healthy meals.

Responsible parents naturally go for safe and quality ingredients, but to make meals more enjoyable and nourishing for school children, they need to introduce variety of food ingredients and expand cooking methods from only frying to also sautéing, steaming, blanching and boiling. If frying is unavoidable, it is recommended to observe proper frying temperature (365-375'F) to decrease oil absorption. Test by dropping a small piece of food into the oil; the temperature is right if the piece of food rises above the oil within 3-5 seconds.

The new “amino Fres-C” Instant Juice Drink Mix is a great addition to kids’ baon. This is the only powdered juice drink that is packed with Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) with Glutamine and Arginine. These specific amino acids are building blocks of protein that maintain energy levels, support muscle growth and repair, and toughen immune system – making this drink perfect for sustaining kids’ demanding schedule at school. “amino Fres-C” is 70% less calories compared to other juice brands, so they get to enjoy the real fruit taste of its orange, pineapple and mango variants, without the unnecessary calories. The new “amino Fres-C” is available in local supermarkets for only PhP 8.00 per 1 liter pack.

Try to complement “amino Fres-C” fruit juice with these tasty and healthy baon recipes from Ajinomoto:

Vegetable Siomai http://ajinomoto.com.ph/VegetableSiomai

Crunchy Cauliflower http://ajinomoto.com.ph/CrunchyCauliflower   

Kiddie Sopas http://ajinomoto.com.ph/KiddieSopas   

Puso ng Saging Torta http://ajinomoto.com.ph/PusoNgSagingTorta  

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Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) is an affiliate of Tokyo-based Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Established in 1958, APC lives by its promise to provide consumers products that will always give the delicious taste to healthy and nutritious meals as embodied in APC’s slogan Ajinomoto® “Eat Well, Live Well.®” APC’s complete line of quality food and seasoning products are produced by international affiliates and local toll manufacturers using Ajinomoto’s license, quality standards and technological expertise. APC’s products include AJINO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning, Ajinomoto® Brand Ginisa Flavor Seasoning Mix, Ajinomoto® Brand Chicken Powder, PORKSAVOR® All-in-One Seasoning Mix, CRISPY FRY® Breading Mix, CRISPY FRY® Seasoned Crumbs, TASTY BOY® All Purpose Breading Mix, AJI-SHIO® Seasoning Mix, Ajinomoto® Brand Sinigang and “amino Fres-C” Instant Drink Mix.

Pork VeggieBalls in Malunggay Soup: Ajinomoto Porksavor Cook and Blog Contest

As a new mom, I find it challenging to be able to cook for my son and future kids (crossing fingers) so that I am assured that what they eat are healthy and nutritious. Although, I come from a family of cooks, I think I was not able to inherit their talents and maybe it was because I was a picky eater as a child. It was only when I was in my mid-20s that I realized eating different variety of foods, (with this I mean vegetables and other viands aside from fried ones) was enjoyable and delicious. Luckily, I have a husband who is also a food adventurer. He eats everything and anything and makes sure he enjoys it too. Our little boy isn't as picky with his food too except when he's sick. He was sick one week ago and it was difficult for us to feed him with any food aside from his milk. It concerned us, his parents, a lot because it might trigger his being a picky eater.
So to address this problem my sister and I came up with a recipe called "Pork Veggieballs in Malunggay Soup" that was made even more delicious and savory because of Ajinomoto's Pork Savor All-in-One seasoning mix.

Ingredients:

100 grams ground pork

2 pcs. eggs

1 medium sized carrot

1 small onion

2 cubes/squares of tofu (tokwa)

2 tsps. celery

2 cloves of garlic

1 tbsp spring onion

8 cups of water

1 sachet Ajinomoto Pork Savor All-in-one Seasoning Mix

Procedure:

1. Mix pork, carrots, tofu/tokwa, garlic, onion, eggs and 

Ajinomoto Pork Savor all-in-one Seasoning mix in a bowl.

2. Pan Fry until golden brown.

3. In a separate pan, boil 8 cups of water then drop meatballs.

4. Let it simmer and put celerey, salt and pepper and patis.

5. Add in malunggay leaves.

6. For more savory taste, add Ajinomoto Pork Savor All-in-one Seasoning Mix.

7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Yes, it is that easy and simple. With Ajinomoto Pork Savor All-in-one seasoning mix the pork veggie balss became more tasty and the soup had the pork flavor it needed. I recommend it  for the rainy and cold weather, for our sick mini me's and even for breastfeeding moms! So anytime you have a need for healthy soup for you and the family try this recipe out!

Pork VeggieBalls in Malunggay Soup 

This recipe was made more delicious by Ajinomoto's Pork Savor All-in-One seasoning Mix. Porksavor is made from natural pork meat extract and bone broth, complete with spices and seasonings to 

bring out the deliciousness of home-cooked dishes. The new PorksavorTM is available in 8-gram packs for only PhP 2.00 Suggested Retail Price (SRP). It is truly an affordable way to draw pork flavor goodness in dishes without the cholesterol.

A Mother's Kitchen Partner: Ajinomoto Pork Savor All-In-One Seasoning

Filipinos love food with strong meaty flavors, which is why saucy, soupy or stir-fried dishes would usually be 

accentuated with pork meat or broth. It is for this reason that Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) came up with a new product called PorksavorTM All-in-One Seasoning. 

Porksavor is made from natural pork meat extract and bone broth, complete with spices and seasonings to 

bring out the deliciousness of home-cooked dishes. The new PorksavorTM is available in 8-gram packs for only PhP 2.00 Suggested Retail Price (SRP). It is truly an affordable way to draw pork flavor goodness in dishes without the cholesterol.

Bihon Guisado

Ingredients: 

2 tablespoons cooking oil

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1⁄4 cup sliced onions

60 grams sliced pork liempo

11⁄2 cups water

2 tablespoons soy sauce

125 grams Super Q Bihon

1⁄2 cup carrot strips

1⁄2 cup sayote strips

1 pack, 8 grams PorksavorTM

1 cup shredded cabbage

Procedure:

1. In a bowl, soak bihon in water for 15-20 minutes. Strain and set aside.

2. Heat oil in a pan, sauté garlic, onions and pork for 1 minute over low heat.

3. Add water and soy sauce. Bring to a boil and add soaked pancit bihon. Mix well. 

4. Add carrots and sayote, stir-fry in medium heat for 2 minutes.

5. Season with PorksavorTM and mix well.

6. Add cabbage and mix until cooked.

7. Serve hot.

Calories 240, Carbohydrates 31g, Protein 5g, Fat 11g

Makes 3-4 servings

Dish Cost: PhP 79.00

Cost per serving: PhP 19.75

Bihon Soup

Ingredients:

Soup

1.5 liters water

3 packs, 8 grams PorksavorTM 

125 grams Super Q Bihon

Toppings

12 grams toasted chopped garlic

60 grams sliced carrot strips

60 grams thinly sliced cabbage strips

10 grams chopped spring onions

15 grams sliced red onions

30 grams ground pork sautéed in oil

10 grams crushed chicharon to garnish

Procedure:

1. Prepare the broth by boiling 1.5 liters of water seasoned with 3 packs of PorksavorTM.

2. In a bowl, soak the bihon until it is covered with water for 15-20 minutes. Strain and separate the noodles and set aside.

3. Combine the hot broth and the bihon noodles in your serving bowl.

4. Top the soup with the prepared meat and vegetables. You may adjust the quantity of toppings as desired.

5. Serve hot.

Suggestions: You may replace toasted garlic with 1 tablespoon of ginger cut in strips or add drops of sesame oil.

Calories 150, Carbohydrates 23g, Protein 4g, Fat 5g

Makes 5 servings

Dish Cost: PhP 60.00

Cost per serving: PhP 12.00

Watch out for my recipe of Pork-Veggie balls with Malunggay that was made more delicious with Ajinomoto's Pork Savor All-in-One Seasoning Mix!!

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Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) is an affiliate of Tokyo-based Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Established in 1958, APC lives by its promise to provide consumers products that will always give the delicious taste to healthy and nutritious meals as embodied in APC’s slogan Ajinomoto® “Eat Well, Live Well.®” APC’s complete line of quality food and seasoning products are produced by international affiliates and local toll manufacturers using Ajinomoto’s license, quality standards and technological expertise. APC’s products include AJINO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning, Ajinomoto® Brand Ginisa Flavor Seasoning Mix, Ajinomoto® Brand Chicken Powder, PORKSAVORTM All-in-One Seasoning Mix, CRISPY FRY® Breading Mix, CRISPY FRY® Seasoned Crumbs, TASTY BOY® All Purpose Breading Mix, AJI-SHIO® Seasoning Mix, Ajinomoto® Brand Sinigang and FRES-C® Concentrated Powdered Drink Mix.