Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...
In our home we serve Filipino menudo every other week for our family and employees in the house. If, you are a meat lover this dish is for you and I will give you a secret ingredient that are cook adds to this dish. Filipino Menudo Recipe Ingredients : 1 Kilo Kasim (part of the pig) cut in 1/2 cubes 1 Kilo Pork Liver 2 - Pieces Potatoes (peel and chopped into cubes 2 - Pieces Carrots (peel and chopped into cubes 4 - Red Bell Pepper (cut into strips) 1 - Large Del Monte Tomato Sauce 2 - Tbsp. Eden Cheese 1 - Onion (chopped) 4 - Cloves of Garlic (mined) Knorr Pork cubes Potato and Carrot Step 1 : Sauté garlic and onion with little amount of cooking oil Add pork cubes Add meat and liver Add tomato sauce Add potatoes and carrots Wait till meat and vegetables are fully cook Add shredded Eden cheese Tip : Secret Ingredient : Why do you we add cheese to the menudo? It adds more flavoring and makes it thicker on the texture of the sauce....