How to make Calamansi Juice Cooler

Rainy days are here, cold and flu is always around the corner and you need to boost your immune system to prevent your body from getting sick. Now here is something that would definitely give you lots of Vitamin C and quench your thirst during these days, try this Calamansi Juice Cooler Recipe.

This beverage is not only refreshing, it is also easy to make and yet drinking this is very nutritious since Kalamansi or Calamansi and also known as ‘calamondin’ have lots of health benefits which is good for the body. The Calamansi fruit is known to be rich in vitamin C which helps strengthen our immune system, prevent flu or cold, helps eradicate toxins and causes a faster weight loss.

• 800 ml cold water
• 10 pcs. calamansi
• 1 tbsp. orange powder (optional)
• 4 tbsp. honey
• ice cubes

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How to cook Black Rice Pudding

Rice Pudding is traditionally prepared with white glutinous rice usually served as breakfast. In this dish, we are going to make Black Rice Pudding Recipe, cooked in brown sugar, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and with milk and fresh fruit for toppings. Black Rice has both fiber and loads of antioxidants, it also has iron and flavonoids.

This healthy Filipino Kakanin is sweet, creamy and absolutely delicious, and it is also an excellent dessert at the end of a meal. Black Rice Pudding is like a comfort food, it is good either warm or cold and the cooking process is very easy.    To make the Black rice more sticky, soak it for about four hours or overnight.

• 1 cup uncooked black glutinous rice, soaked overnight
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 pack (50g) coconut powder
• ½ cup coconut milk
• 1 big ripe mango, peeled and sliced, for toppings (or any available fruits you have)
• ½ cup fresh milk, for extra drizzle on top

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How to make Thai Fresh Spring Rolls

There are many delectable Asian cuisine that are well-loved by most Filipinos and some of our traditional dishes are actually influenced by them. Now here is a popular Asian dish and an all-time favorite food in Thailand it is the Thai Fresh Spring Rolls Recipe preparing these is very easy. These spring rolls are healthier than the deep-fried version, since it is low in calories and fat, it’s like having a salad on the go.

Thai Fresh Spring Rolls Recipe is usually served as an appetizer, though it can also be a main course or a great afternoon snack too. It has an excellent combination of crunchy veggies like carrots, cucumber, bean sprouts, and green onions placed inside the rice wrap along with glass rice noodles, chicken and shrimp.

Try making this Thai Fresh Spring Rolls Recipe this is a quick process and absolutely fun to do.

• 1 pkg. small, round rice wrappers (dried)
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups thin vermicelli rice noodles, cooked and run through with cold water, drained
• 3/4 cup spicy tuna, cut into matchsticks (or roasted chicken or to 1 cup cooked shrimp)
• 1-2 cups bean sprouts (optional)
• ½ cup fresh Thai basil or sweet basil, roughly chopped
• ½ cup fresh coriander, roughly chopped
• ¼ cup shredded carrot
• 3-4 spring onions, cut into matchstick pieces
• 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. fish sauce
• 1 tsp. brown sugar

Optional: TAMARIND DIPPING SAUCE:

• ½ cup water
• ½ tsp. tamarind paste
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. fish sauce
• 1 heaping tsp. arrowroot powder (or cornstarch) dissolved in 3 Tbsp. water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 green or red chili, finely sliced OR 1/2 tsp. dried crushed chili or cayenne pepper

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