Yema: A Filipino Dessert

Yema is a popular Filipino dessert and is very easy to prepare. Kids and even adults enjoy this sweet tasting candy wrapped in colorful cellophane.



Ingredients

yema
1	cup condensed milk
5	egg yolks
1/2	cup mashed potatoes
1	tablespoon vanilla
1	tablespoon butter
syrup
1	cup sugar
1/2	cup water
1/4	teaspoon cream of tartar

Procedure

1. combine all the ingredients for the yema and cook until the mixture is thick.
2. set aside and cool.
3. roll into balls of about 1 inch in diameter.
4. Prepare the syrup: blend all the ingredients for the syrup.
5. Bring to a boil until syrup is caramel-colored.
6. insert a toothpick into the yema ball and dip into the syrup.
7. cool on greased baking pan.

Adobong Pinoy

Adobo is a traditional Filipino dish and is always a favorite in every Filipino household. Even foreigners have learned to love this delicious dish and is now known all over the world.
Here's a simple recipe which I use at home when cooking chicken adobo.









Ingredients:
1 kilo chicken, chopped
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup vinegar
1 medium size onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
2 slices of ginger, crushed
2 bay leaves
salt
pepper


Directions:
Place chicken in pan, add garlic, ginger, onion and bay leaves. Add vinegar, soy sauce and a dash of salt and pepper. Cover and cook for about 30 min. Bring to boil. Lower heat and taste (according to your preference). Simmer for 15 min.


You can now enjoy your delicious adobo. Best when eaten with rice.