Carmina asked Mom Violy what kind of food she would like to eat for her upcoming birthday. Mom Violy said she was craving for a restaurant that serves steak and lobster. Carmina gave Mom Violy a list of restaurants for her to decide with a link of the websites for her to see which one look something she would like to try. One week before Mom Violy's birthday she made her final choice where she would like to try Mamou . Carmina had picked up Mom Violy at her home before heading to Gateway 2 located in Cubao, Quezon City. Mamou is located ground floor inside Gateway 2. Upon entering the person asked if we had any reservations however, they do except walk as well was seated at the table of our choice. The person had handed us the menu. Beverages Menu Bread and butter were served after we had placed our order. Our appetizer was the Mamou's Bacon Steak. Mom Violy decided to order her lobster tail with rice. Carmina had ordered Beer Battered Fish and Malt Vinegar with choice of pot
For our second day of our new year Manang V decided to cook escabeche which sometimes is called sweet and sour fish. You can use any type of fish it can be with a bone or fillet whichever is available in your area. Escabeche is a colorful dish which represent what day it is Manang V's birthday a celebration of desire to cook something new for our meal. Escabeche Recipe Ingredients: 1 - Fresh Fish (clean inside and outside) Salt 1 Bell pepper (slice thinly into strips) 1/4 Cup - Vinegar 1 - Carrot (peel and slice thinly) 1/4 Cup - Ginger (peel and slice thinly) 1 - Onion (peel and slice thinly) 4 - Garlic Cloves (minced) 2 - Tbsp. - Ketchup 1 - Tbsp. - Cornstarch (dissolve in 1/2 cup water) Preparing the Fish: Season the fish with salt inside and outside set aside Cooking Instructions: In a pan while hot add small amount cooking oil fry fish cook both sides place on a rack to strain the oil on the fish and set aside. In a separate pan add small amount cooking oil when hot add garli