The Chicken Rice Shop, Nihonbashitei and Chilis [PBA Semis - 7.11-7.13.2012]

Hello There! :)

Having my brother-in-law work for a team (currently Meralco Bolts) in PBA has its perks... :) One of which is being able to watch games for free...of course, its always an advantage when your elder sister is really loving and generous (AND RICH) because you don't have to worry that much about how much you'll be spending for dinner... :) But hey, I'm already working so I also give my fair share of "libres". Hehe! #nocomputationsneeded

Anyway, we really enjoy watching basketball games not only because its free or because we enjoy it, but its more on the "bonding" or "together-time" we have and spend with each other. [My elder sister lives in her home with her own family so we don't really get to see her everyday unlike we used to, so these opportunities really mean a lot... :)

I going to share with you some of the "eating-moments" we share before and after watching PBA games this month of July 2012... <3

The Rice Chicken Shop:

*The Chicken Shop*

 *One of their ads*

 *Amazingly, it is a part of the Pancake House Group*

--which has a special place in my heart, being it my first official employer... <3

*Menu*

*The part in the menu where I saw what I'm going to order*

#hellothereHAINANESE : D

*My choice number 2*

*Maam Criz - she took our order*

 *Fresh Bean Sprouts - really crunchy*

*Curry Chicken - I love the sauce... :) It's very flavourful... :)*
#twothumbsup

*Hainanese Rice with Chili and Ginger Sauce <3*

*Braised Chicken?? :D - my brother-in-law's order*

[I'm sorry, I forgot which dish this is... :D]

*Hainanese Chicken - my order... :D*

[The chicken is cooked perfectly! :)]

*Ais Belanda - the guyabano chunks gave it a whole new twist! :)*

#surprisinglygood

Nihonbashitei:

This is the first time that I got to bring my sister and her husband in Nihon... :) I made
"libre"! :)

 *Toro Spicy Sashimi - My ever favorite!!! <3*

#FOURthumbsup

 *Pork Ginger - Light tasting yet really flavourful*

#yumyum

 *Ika Fry - Fried To Perfection*

[A lot of people don't know how hard it is to cook squid cause over-cooking it would give it a rubber-like texture]

 *Omurice - good for 2-3... :)*

#fullyloaded

 *Miso Soup - FLEY-VER-FULL! :D*

[I love every component! <3]

 *Beef Veg Teppanyaki - strong in flavour; perfect with rice... :)*

*Una Jyu - Taste's really good... :) There are no words to describe... :)*

Chili's:

First time of my elder sister --Ate Carmi-- and her husband, Kuya Mon... :) #wantingAgiganticCHOCOlavaCAKEforDESSERT

 *Triple Play - your main-dish appetizer! :)*

[Congats to the person who made and thought of this dish... :) Extravagant! :) A dish you MUST NOT MISS!!!]

 *Ika Fry - the dressing is great.. :)*

[Sophistication of the taste buds is always necessary... :)]

 *A packed sandwich! :D*

#lovetheswisscheese!

*Southern Steak - BUSOG LUSOG! :D*

[I love this dish because for one, it's sooooo filling! Second, once with lemon juice, its really THE BOMB! :D]

#aMUSTtry

 *Chicken Crispers - perfect perfect texture! :)*

[I really love the texture of the batter, plus, the flavour even without the honey mustard is good. Added points to the way the chicken was cooked to perfection! :) #yumyumyum]

 *Porkchop Duo - a little bit too cooked, but a really nice 3-point plate.*

[I really love how they cook their veggies cause it's really juicy and fresh!]

 *Buffalo Chicken Salad - My Favorite Salad in the Menu!!!*

[Every single component of the dish has its share in giving the plate its extravagant, mouthwatering goodness! :D]

--As they say... Eat like a queen, but with a healthier twist! :D--

*Our table... :)* 

*Their dessert ad... :)*

*Choco Lava A la Mode - humongously delectable*

#ohhhsooogooood

[Makes you want to be soprano after every bite... ; ) Great combination in texture and temperature! :)]

Until next time! :) Enjoy and God bless! :)

<3,

chefcams

Loving Hainanese Chicken

Hello there! :)

"Hainanese chicken rice is a dish of Chinese origin, and is most commonly associated with Hainanese, Singapore and Malaysia, although it is also commonly sold in neighbouring Thailand. It is based on the well-known Hainanese dish called Wenchang chicken (文昌雞), due to its roots in Hainan cuisine and its adoption by the Hainanese overseas Chinese population in the Nanyang area (present-day Southeast Asia)."                                                                                            Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hainanese_chicken_rice

I really like hainanese chicken... :) It has this just-right flavor that excites every bite. What's best with this dish is having it with your special someone... :D    #iminlovewithyou

I tried looking for restaurants or shops that specializes on the said dish because there are times that I crave for hainanese yet I'm not in the comforts of our home to prepare it and most often than not, time won't allow. Unfortunately, there isn't. UNTIL................

Late last year (2011) was the first time I saw and ate at HAINANESE DELIGHTS. It is located at Robinsons Galleria at Ortigas Avenue (there is also one at Robinsons Pioneer in Boni Ave).

For Php120.00, you get to eat a quarter of a whole chicken cooked the hainanese way. Imagine!!! PHP120.00???! For a QUARTER OF A WHOLE CHICKEN plus UNLIMITED RICE? San ka pa?? :) Hehe! :) #takawmuch What makes it more "sulit" is that they keep on refilling your condiments whenever it is emptied #ilovegingersauce in addition to the big smile on their faces. #delightedontheservice

***Eat-all-you-can hainanese rice***

***A quarter of hainanese Chicken***

***Chicken Heaven with Sweet Soy Sauce***

***Unlimited condiments--Chili, Ginger Sauce and Soy Sauce***

My Own Hainanese Chicken

***My Hainanese Chicken with Raisin-Hainanese Rice***

Hainanese Chicken Recipe:

Ingredients:     Chicken
                     Chicken Stock
                     Fish Sauce
                     Sugar
                     Sesame Oil
Procedure:
1.) Mix all ingredients together excluding only the chicken. {I intended not to put measurements because it will really depend on your taste preference. Some people love salty food so more on the fish sauce. Personally, I love sesame oil so I marinate my chicken with sesame oil first before boiling it of steaming it.}
TIP: Using a flavorful base--which is in this case, the stock--is very important because it will be the one providing the richness of your dish.
2.) Boil/Steam chicken until cooked.
3.) Transfer chicken in a container then set aside to cool.
4.) Slice then serve. {Some refrigerate and serve the chicken cold--I personally like it warm. :D}

Until next time! :) Enjoy and God bless! :)

<3,

chefcams