AJI-GINISA® makes cooking #GarantisadongGinisarap

Many of us discover the love for cooking when the government started to impose community quarantine. Yun iba pa nga naging source of income na nila. Talagang mahilig magluto ang mga Pinoy kaya naman saktong sakto ang ginisarap na lasa ng AJI-GINISA®.

The flavor seasoning mix provides balanced ‘gisa’ taste and aroma that make stir-fried and saucy dishes more delicious.

From the Press Release Kit:

Celebrity mom Pauleen Luna-Sotto shares her personal recipe made #GarantisadongGinisarap with AJI-GINISA® Flavor Seasoning Mix.

Filipino cuisine is known for its breadth and diversity. It plays an important role in Filipino culture and brings communities closer. From classic finger food, party meals, even to everyday snacks and ulam, Filipino cuisine can be enjoyed and cooked in many ways. In fact, the taste of a Filipino dish may differ depending on the cooking process practiced in various regions in the country. But an important characteristic in most Filipino dishes is the presence of delicious ‘gisa’ taste and aroma that make Pinoy ulam more appetizing.

Renowned chef and entrepreneur Gino Gonzalez also share his personal recipe made #GarantisadongGinisarap with AJI-GINISA® Flavor Seasoning Mix

Ajinomoto has been helping Filipinos everywhere make meals more delicious with AJI-GINISA® Flavor Seasoning Mix. For just P2 per pack the possibilities for creating affordable, meatier and ginisarap dishes are endless. AJI-GINISA® proves to be a great addition in your pantry.

“AJI-GINISA® is best for stir-fried dishes like vegetables and noodles. However, it is also suitable for saucy dishes like afritada because of its meaty gisa deliciousness,” says Daryl Magno, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation’s Seasonings Category Manager.

To inspire homemakers to discover and experience the versatility of AJI-GINISA®, Ajinomoto partnered with celebrity mom Pauleen Luna-Sotto, renowned chef and entrepreneur Gino Gonzalez, and online foodie influencers to share their own kitchen recipes on social media using the all-purpose seasoning.  From making stir-fried dishes to saucy ulam, AJI-GINISA® serves as their perfect partner in cooking. 

Ajinomoto’s Eat Well, Live Well promise

The AJI-GINISA® Flavor Seasoning Mix is part of the brand’s Eat Well, Live Well promise to make mealtimes healthy, delicious and enjoyable. Through AJI-GINISA®, Ajinomoto aims to simplify the cooking process so families can enjoy a more nutritious diet that doesn't sacrifice taste.

“We recognize that eating is a communal experience for many Filipinos, so we continuously offer quality products that expand the choices we serve our families. Not only do we want them to have enjoyable mealtimes, but we also want them to lead healthier lifestyles,” shares Magno.

Discover delicious and nutritious recipes on Cookmunity® by Ajinomoto’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

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Make cooking your favorite family bonding with Crispy Fry®

For a mom like me with kids who loves fried food, having an instant breadings is a big help. Not only that, we can create a bonding moment while cooking. 

Check out how to make cooking your favorite family bonding with Crispy Fry®. 

From the Press Release Kit: 

Even if families spend most of their time at home, many find that they have become busier than ever. The line between work and home life has blurred, which made it even more difficult for families to bond. However, there are still things that families can easily do to enjoy each other’s company – and cooking is one of them.

To nourish moments at home, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) encourages Filipino families to make cooking a family bonding habit. As food plays a huge part in our homes, cooking is a fun activity that families can easily plan and incorporate into their schedule with just the use of the right tools and ingredients.

“There is a big learning curve to the new stay-at-home lifestyle and everyone is adapting as we go. This, along with flexible working hours, means that there is less time for families to spend with one another. Cooking is a fun bonding activity as shared tasks help create stronger bonds among family members. It also makes meals more rewarding because everyone including children can contribute in preparing them,” says Roann Co, APC’s General Manager of Marketing and Public Relations.

For instance, Ajinomoto’s Crispy Fry®, the #1 breading mix brand in the market, makes frying family favorites a breeze. It is made from choice flours and starches perfectly blended with seasonings to help even kitchen beginners turn regular fried chicken and fish into crispy-delicious and isda-licious meals.

For chicken lovers, Crispy Fry® Chicken Breading Mix makes kid-approved fried chicken that’s #Crispanalo. It comes in Original, Garlic, and Spicy flavors, and another that comes with Gravy Mix to be paired with fried chicken. Meanwhile, for fish-loving fans, the new Crispy Fry® Fish Breading Mix makes fried fish crispier and more delicious without the hassle and oil-spills.

These kitchen essentials are part of Ajinomoto’s Eat Well, Live Well promise, which aims to provide good food and better health to Filipino families.

“We encourage families to make the most of the new normal by spending more time together. Through Ajinomoto products such as Crispy Fry®, cooking or frying can be made easier so everyone can join in. As long as everyone is at home together, every day is Family Day,” shares Co.

To know more about Crispy Fry®, visit the Ajinomoto website at ajinomoto.com.ph and the Cookmunity by Ajinomoto Philippines at facebook.com/CookmunitybyAjinomotoPH.

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Healthy Diet Safeguards Against COVID-19

One thing I realized during this COVID-19 pandemic is the importance of home cooking. Because of the shutdown of our favorite restaurants and fast foods, we are oblige to cook more at home. Not only that we can save with home cooking., we can also be assured that the food we are feeding our family is safe and healthy.

However, not all of us are fortunate to cook health food. Many have lost their jobs therefore they don't have money to buy food for their family. Many families are relying to Government's food distribution or ayuda.

That's why Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) introduced “Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo 7-day Menu Challenge” to help homemakers or mommies like us to prepare easy, healthy and affordable meals.

From the Press Release Kit:

The COVID-19 Pandemic intensifies the Philippine’s battle against Double Burden of Malnutrition. Double Burden of Malnutrition is defined by World Health Organization (WHO) as “the coexistence of undernutrition along with overweight and obesity, or diet-related non communicable diseases, within individuals, households and populations, and across the life course.”

The limited distribution and access to food supplies aggravate the plight of poor and low income Filipino households to sustain each person’s required nutrients through healthy meals. On the other hand, home confinement due to the mandated community quarantine may cause more people to not only restrict their physical activities but also to overeat and/or consume more food with empty calories as part of coping with stress and/or boredom.

Given the importance of maintaining healthy diets to sustain our health and immunity against viruses and bacteria, we should turn to the practice of Pinggang Pinoy® as a viable safeguard to protect our family from diseases.

Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) introduced “Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo 7-day Menu Challenge” as a way to encourage homemakers to serve variety of balanced meals to their families. Homemakers could access the Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo 7-day menu plan at www.ajinomoto.com.ph and facebook.com/CookmunitybyAjinomotoPH. This is part of the company’s “Eat Well, Live Well. Stay Well.” campaign to provide Filipino families with practical tips on proper nutrition, recipe menu and fitness activities to cope, stay well and enjoy life despite current COVID-19 situation.

Ajinomoto’s 7-day menu plan is composed of complete meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Each meal provides recipe suggestions for Healthy & Delicious Pinggang Pinoy® Recipes that are easy-to-do and affordable. These recipes are simple, solutions to serve enjoyable Pinggang Pinoy® meals.  Homemakers could make use of their extra time to purchase widely available and inexpensive vegetables and fruits to complement rice beyond the usual supply of canned goods. Ajinomoto’s recipes make common ingredients more palatable like tofu sisig, meaty pechay picadillo, pork tapa and tomatoes, ensaladang talbos ng kamote, sweet and sour galunggong and many more. Here are three (3) recipe samplers done in three (3) easy steps:

Meaty Pechay Picadillo:

1) SAUTÉ onion, garlic and ground pork and mix in carrots, green peas and pechay.

2) SEASON with pepper, soy sauce and AJI-GINISA® Flavor Seasoning Mix. 

3) COOK for 1 minute more.

Tofu Sisig:

1) FRY tofu until golden brown and set aside.

2) SAUTÉ ginger, onion and garlic, add fried tofu and liver spread and mix well.

3) SEASON with sugar and PORKSAVOR® All-in-One Seasoning mix and add chili peppers.

Pork tapa with tomatoes:

1) MARINATE pork in water, sugar, soy sauce, pepper and SARSAYA® Oyster Sauce for an hour or overnight.

2) SAUTÉ onion, garlic and pork.

3) BOIL. Pour the marinate mixture and boil until mixture is thick.    

For full recipes and for more information about Ajinomoto and its products, visit www.ajinomoto.com.ph  and facebook.com/CookmunitybyAjinomotoPH.

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The Ajinomoto Group is a global company with specialties in the business of food and amino acids, guided by our leading-edge bioscience and fine chemical technologies.

Based on the corporate message “Eat Well, Live Well.”, we have been scientifically pursuing the possibilities of amino acids in supporting the healthy lives of people all around the world. We aim for future growth and continuous contribution to greater wellness by creating value through sustainable and innovative solutions for communities and society.

The Ajinomoto Group has offices in 35 countries and regions, and sells products in more than 130 countries and regions. In fiscal 2018, sales were 1.1274 trillion yen (10.1 billion U.S. dollars). To learn more, visit www.ajinomoto.com.

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10 Healthy Recipes with Cheese You Must Try

Pizza and sandwiches are some of the most popular foods that people associate with cheese. However, cheese can be used with many more foods. It packs a good punch of protein too, so you are not taking it just for the taste. When used well, cheese can turn food from just food, to extremely delicious food. If you want to make cheese at home, you need all the cheese making supplies such as a cheese maker. More than anything else, you need to know where to buy rennet, which is the most important ingredient of making cheese.

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Here are 10 cheese recipes that you must try out:

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Olive, Feta And Watermelon Salad

Although many people say that this feta cheese salad is perfect for hot weather, you can eat it whenever you like. It is so delicious and as you can see from the ingredients, it has a lot of nutritional value for your body. You will dress it with soy, chaat masala and lemon sauce so that you can tone down the sugar from the watermelon. It is so easy to make and should not take you more than 5 minutes.

Frittata Made Of Feta And Lamb

Frittata dishes are known for their juicy taste, but they do require some effort to make. This one is perfect for the weekend when you are not going anywhere. You can surprise your family. You will require many ingredients such as garlic, olive oil, large eggs, black pepper (ground), whole yoghurt, basil leaves, ground lamb, feta cheese and many more. When you are done cooking this dish in the oven, you can serve it with accompaniments like rice or fries.

Caprese Salad

This is another of the best salad dishes that you can make with cheese. It is incredibly easy to make and it is recommended that you make it when tomatoes are in season. It is simply a mixture of cherry tomatoes arranged with mozzarella cheese on a platter and seasoned with salt and black pepper. The dish is then sprinkled with oil and left to sit for about 30 minutes for the tomatoes to release their juice. It is mostly accompanied by bread. No fire involved – delicious.

Pasta –With Four Cheeses

With this one, you will be taking a dish of pasta that has been made with all of four cheeses. Cheddar, emmental, brie and parmesan will all be present in this simple dish. It just requires you to set aside 10 minutes of your busy schedule and you will have it piping hot and ready to eat. Pasta matches with almost all types of cheese. That is what makes this dish so delicious and you can be sure your kids will love it.

Classic Macaroni And Cheese

If you are making this one for your kids, you can never get it wrong. Kids simply go gooey at the sight of macaroni and cheese. The best thing is that macaroni goes nicely with all cheeses. In less than five minutes, you will have this dish ready to serve for your kids. Any cheese will work but it is best that you serve it with shredded cheddar cheese.

Cheese And Mushroom Mac

This is another macaroni dish, only that this time you will be using mushroom, macaroni and gruyere, parmesan and cheddar cheeses. It is classified as a comfort food, the kind of food that you make when you want to feel happy without caring too much about the nutritional value. It takes a short time to prepare the ingredients (there are many of them), and the cooking time is about 1 hour.

Herbs, Spices And Marinated Goat Cheese

This is easy to make, but you will have to marinate the goat cheese for a couple of hours. As the name suggest, you just use oil, herbs, spices and of course goat cheese to make it. You will cook your cheese over a swirl pan, let it sit for some time and then bake it in a preheated oven until the cheese turns a golden brown color.

Roast Pepper With Greek Feta

The Greeks love their cheese and so will you when you have a taste of this taste bud exploding dish. You will need bell peppers, garlic, thyme, olive oil, kosher salt, vinegar, black pepper and other ingredients. You will have to slice and roast your bell peppers in an oven preheated to 300 degrees.

Ricotta Cheese With Sweet Potato Crisps

You will need to season ricotta cheese with lemon juice and salt, and let it sit for some time. By then you can be preparing your sweet potato crisps and then serve together. This is one of the simplest recipes to make and it is incredibly delicious.

Feta Cheese With Tomato And Pistachios

Just slice the tomatoes into four pieces, season them with salt and let them sit. Toast your pistachios in an oven preheated to 350 degrees, then serve with crumbled feta cheese.

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