Food Seduction
Her heart might be in her stomach, too
By Myron D.R. Mariano; Photographs by Andre Mendoza
Going out on Valentine's Day is a cliché. Besides, everyone will probably think of the very same thing. So unless you've made a successful reservation at that restaurant where you had your first date, expect absence of parking space, long queues, bad service from too tired servers, and the noise sucking up all the romance.
If the idea is too daunting, we offer an alternative: Do it at home. Not only is it leagues better than going out, you get to tailor everything to both your tastes from the ingredients,the setting, down to what you'll wear. (Come on, who doesn't want to dine with a woman in red lingerie? Certainly not us.) These three dishes, from Chef Ojie Reloj of the Center for Culinary Arts, Manila (CCA Manila) are not only easy to do with the ingredients readily available at the grocery they have a reputation for being aphrodisiacs, too.
So break out the tablecloth, scatter the rose petals, light up mood candles, and let your complete seduction plan begin. We'll help you with the food here, read this issue entirely for the rest.
Chunky Durian Custard in Gulamelaka Syrup
You'll need:
1 pc fresh durian
1 tray medium-sized eggs
3 small cans condensed milk
1 pc palm sugar
2 pcs lemon
1 bundle pandan leaves
1 pc freshly grated coconut
How to make it:
1. Make a dry caramel using the palm sugar. Put in a mold, then allow to cool.
2. Infuse the coconut milk with half the sugar.
3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, remaining sugar and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Pour infused milk over egg mixture. Strain and pour over prepared ramekin. Remove excess bubbles.
5. Bake using a Bain Marie at 325ºF.
6. Allow to set overnight.
MAKES 20 SERVINGS
PER SERVING:
467 calories, 20 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates,22 g fat, 46 g cholesterol
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