Tinomok

This dish was a hit to my siblings.  It's probably the hunger generating spicyness and nostalgia-inducing coconut milk.  It's called Tinomok, a bit like laing, only better, according to Gerry's Grill's website.  I know laing but it was the first time I heard of Tinomok.  It's a Bicol delicacy, and according to my brother, it's chicken wrapped in gabi leaves and cooked in coconut milk.  I believe it's basically the same as the Ilonggo's Pangat, but instead of chicken, pork or dried fish (usually labahita) is used.

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Crab with coconut milk

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We had this for dinner at home a few nights ago---crabs with squash, string beans and chili peppers cooked in coconut milk.  The crabs were not huge but they were fat and succulent!:p

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Beef with broccoli

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I'm sure I have posted beef with broccoli before.  It's one of our favorite dishes when dining in a Chinese restaurant.  This one is from Kirin Chinese Dining in Bonifacio High Street...yes, the one with water on the glass wall.:p  

When Kirin opened in BHS, I had an impression that they're pricey--it's probably the water on the glass wall! *LOL*.  So we never went there and stick to our usual haunts when we want Chinese food.  Then another dinner with girlfriends came up recently and we decided to try Kirin.  Delighted that their prices are almost the same as the other Chinese restaurants, and they have set menus for big groups.  The food and service were good.

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Tofu with coconut milk

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Tofu with vegetables and coconut milk from Jatujak, a Thai restaurant.  Not my choice and I didn't like it.  I find the combination of string beans, young corn and other veggies a bit strange.  The young corn was also chewy.  But my friend S wanted her tofu and veggies---I think she felt guilty for eating crispy pata at lunch.:p

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Vegetable Medley

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Yes, I am doing my best to eat healthy.  Here's a meatless dish, a seductive medley of stir-fried vegetables flavored with oyster sauce. The fresh veggies were delightfully sweet and crisp.  

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