Recipe file: Share a yummy meal this Christmas
MANILA, Philippines - The Maya Kitchen shares a well-loved traditional dish on pandesal. Each one given a twist but all still filling and as wonderful just like in Christmases past.
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Holiday Toasted Pandesal Pleasers
2 pieces red and yellow bell peppers
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup rocket leaves
3-4 pieces chopped basil leaves
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
2-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
5 pieces pandesal, cut in halves, pan grilled
queso de bola or parmesan shaves
alfalfa sprouts
Preheat oven to 450°F/230°C. In a baking tray arrange bell peppers drizzle with olive oil and roast for 30 to 40 minutes or until roasted. When cool, remove skins and seeds and chop into strips. Set aside. In a bowl, mix together peppers, rocket leaves and basil leaves. Set aside. Put together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper in a salad jar or ordinary bottle and shake until fully blended.
Get grilled pandesal, top with peppers and green mixture, drizzle some olive oil mixture and arrange on top Queso de Bola or parmesan shavings and alfalfa sprouts. Serve.