Kinilaw!

One of my husband’s childhood stories that he had shared with me is the luxury of eating delicious foods. I too have the same experience. When you were a child, small things are a big deal for you. I remember when I was a child my mother does not allow me to drink soda. I was not aware at that time that it was not good for my health. I also notice that we only get to buy soda when we have visitors or when it is a special occassion. Back then, I used to tell myself that when I grow up I am going to buy Coca Cola. I going to satisfy myself with it when I already have my own job and I can already afford to buy it. Thinking about it makes me feel motivated. These are small things but it makes children happy. I believe that even until now, buying and drinking coke still makes me remember how I was as a child and it still satisfies me.

One day, I went to a mall nearby after my shift. I was wondering what I would prepare for dinner. Then when I went to the fresh section of Elizabeth Mall’s grocery shop, I saw “Tanguige”. It is one of the most expensive fish in our place. According to the salesgirl, it is good for “Kinilaw”. I remembered a recipe that was shared to me by a co-team leader at work, TL Michy. So I decided to buy 2 big slices of the meat. Then I bought white onions, tomatoes, cucumber, mayonnaise (alternative for coconut milk), ginger, vinegar, calamansi, salt and pepper. When I got home, I started right away to prepare the recipe. First, I cut the meat into cubes and soaked them in vinegar. Then I minced all the ingredients and mix them all up together with the meat. My husband was so happy when he learned I made “Kinilaw”. He told me that when he was a little child, he always thinks that only those who are rich can afford to make a yummy “Kinilaw”. I was very happy I made his day. Thanks to TL Michy for the recipe.