When Oprah Winfrey coined the question, “What Do You Know For Sure?” I know that aside from the people whom she had thrown this question to, many have dig deep within to search for an answer. There is something rather poignant about that nagging question that we couldn’t just bend our mental faculties quite enough to ignore. What do you know for sure?
This question has been asked to me by friends quite a few times now and most of my answers, I have already forgotten. It only means I was not sure of my answer. Then just recently, over a cup of steaming tsokolate and freshly made churros that screams butter and cinnamon upon every bite, I was asked again of that same question but this time, on a lighter sense. Without the existentialist drama that creates havoc to my ultimate quest of finding a purpose in life. “As a food enthusiast, what do you know for sure?” I was asked.
I was about to answer “That green and leafy vegetables are healthy”, but ill bouts of laughter that sounded like hyenas from my friends who all look like dolls has never been a good early morning experience, so, I changed my mind. As a food enthusiast, what I know for sure is that I couldn’t give up on meat. I just couldn’t. But then of course, it is a different story when it comes to Holy week when almost every one is abstaining from eating meat.
Yes, I love meat. But who say’s a meal without a meat is boring? I always believe that eating is a celebration of life, therefore, if we are not allowed to eat meat for a certain period of time, we must find ways not to bore the heck out of ourselves by finding substitute to what is missing. Fish has always been a good replacement. It is healthy and you can make a lot of dishes out of it. Just like Tuna Spring Rolls.
Tuna and Pimiento Spring Roll
Lumpia or Spring Roll has always been one of my comfort food. The good thing about it is that you can experiment with the filling. And since we are abstaining from meat, I find Tuna as the best filling in my spring roll, plus pimiento for the added tangy taste.
Aside from the fact that it is healthy, it is also easy to make. You can use either Fresh or canned Tuna, sauté them in Olive oil, add some chopped pimiento, shredded carrots, cabbage, or even cheese, then set aside to cool down.
After cooling down the Tuna filling, drain off any excess oil and then wrap it in a Spring Roll wrapper, sealed with an egg white, then deep fry until golden brown.
Let it rest for a minute in a dish with a paper towel to drain off excess oil before serving. You can either use Vinegar with little salt, pepper, chopped onions, and chili for the sauce or just plain catsup and mayo.
Another thing I know for sure as a food enthusiast is that, although I am a meat lover, a week without it on my plate is no big deal since I believe that even little sacrifices counts. There’s always fish and vegetable we can count on anyway, we just need to exert effort in preparing these meals that are good for the heart, and this time, even good for the soul.
This question has been asked to me by friends quite a few times now and most of my answers, I have already forgotten. It only means I was not sure of my answer. Then just recently, over a cup of steaming tsokolate and freshly made churros that screams butter and cinnamon upon every bite, I was asked again of that same question but this time, on a lighter sense. Without the existentialist drama that creates havoc to my ultimate quest of finding a purpose in life. “As a food enthusiast, what do you know for sure?” I was asked.
I was about to answer “That green and leafy vegetables are healthy”, but ill bouts of laughter that sounded like hyenas from my friends who all look like dolls has never been a good early morning experience, so, I changed my mind. As a food enthusiast, what I know for sure is that I couldn’t give up on meat. I just couldn’t. But then of course, it is a different story when it comes to Holy week when almost every one is abstaining from eating meat.
Yes, I love meat. But who say’s a meal without a meat is boring? I always believe that eating is a celebration of life, therefore, if we are not allowed to eat meat for a certain period of time, we must find ways not to bore the heck out of ourselves by finding substitute to what is missing. Fish has always been a good replacement. It is healthy and you can make a lot of dishes out of it. Just like Tuna Spring Rolls.
Tuna and Pimiento Spring RollLumpia or Spring Roll has always been one of my comfort food. The good thing about it is that you can experiment with the filling. And since we are abstaining from meat, I find Tuna as the best filling in my spring roll, plus pimiento for the added tangy taste.
Aside from the fact that it is healthy, it is also easy to make. You can use either Fresh or canned Tuna, sauté them in Olive oil, add some chopped pimiento, shredded carrots, cabbage, or even cheese, then set aside to cool down.
After cooling down the Tuna filling, drain off any excess oil and then wrap it in a Spring Roll wrapper, sealed with an egg white, then deep fry until golden brown.
Let it rest for a minute in a dish with a paper towel to drain off excess oil before serving. You can either use Vinegar with little salt, pepper, chopped onions, and chili for the sauce or just plain catsup and mayo.
Another thing I know for sure as a food enthusiast is that, although I am a meat lover, a week without it on my plate is no big deal since I believe that even little sacrifices counts. There’s always fish and vegetable we can count on anyway, we just need to exert effort in preparing these meals that are good for the heart, and this time, even good for the soul.
