Saturday, April 9, 2011

Hong Kong and Macau Trip

Thank goodness for Cebu Pacific Air seat sales I was able to book cheap plane fare to Hong Kong for only P4,000.00. You just have to be patient when booking theses kind of promo and make sure you have a good internet connection. Fire away...booked 3 seats for my other 2 friends.

When going to Macau take the Dragon Ferry which only cost HK$ 89.00 1 way compared to the other ferry that cost from HK$150-200 1 way. Visit Bellini Lounge at Venetial Resort Macau every Wednesday for free drinks for it's a Ladies Night. Went shopping and got a nice red bag from Long Champ.

Wasn't able to visit a lot of sceneries in Hong Kong and Macau basically just walk around to shop and meet some friends. Stayed at Grand Hyatt Macau and Hyatt Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui. After walking for 7 hours I was cursing shopping. hahaha.

Definitely going back to see more sites, museums, restos and theme parks.


Tomato and Basil Pasta w/ Dory

One of my no brainer pasta dish...Tomato and Basil pasta with Pan Fried Dory

Ingredients:

Pasta Sauce:
  • 1 large can of tomato chunks (hunts or del monte is a good brand...you can use fresh tomatoes and tomato sauce)
  • 20 leaves of fresh basil (chopped)
  • 2 tables spoon lite butter
  • 1 pc large onion (minced)
  • 5 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 500 grams of cooked penne pasta  or spagetti (San Remo or Ideal is al dente when cooked)
  • chili flakes to taste
  • parmesan cheese
Garlic Bread:
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • baguette (slice to 1/2 thick)
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1/4 slab butter
Pan Fried Dory
  • 1/4 kilo fillet dory sliced thinly
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 table spoon olive oil or canola oil
Process:

Pasta
  • heat pan and put butter, sautee garlic and onion for 1 minute
  • add tomato chunks and simmer
  • add salt, pepper and chili flakes
  • simmer for another 5 minutes remove from heat and add basil leaves
  • serve on top of cooked pasta and add parmesan cheese on top
 Garlic Bread
  • melt butter for 20 seconds in a microwave or in a low heat fire in a pan
  • remove from heat. add salt, pepper, garlic and parsley
  • spread butter mixture on top of each bread and toast until lightly brown
  • add grated cheese on top of bread and butter before toasting (otional...don't add salt if you opted to use cheese)
Pan Fried Dory
  • heat pan (use a non-tick pan to prevent from sticking)
  • add oil and heat
  • put salt and pepper on the dory before frying
  • pan fry dory for 3-5 mins on each sides. don't overcooked fish