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.

To cook champoy, all you have to do is prepare 1 cup of “pilit”. Put it in a kettle and add 5 cups of water. Then add 6 pieces of “tablia” depending on how pure the “tablia” is. Let it boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer until “pilit” is tender. Serve it with honey or simply sugar.