Wokking Your Way to Good Health

Confucius says: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

First step is choosing a wok that matches your needs & budget. I prefer to cook with a round bottom wok. Wok cooking is very fast, so gather all your ingredients first before heating up the wok. I use the wok for all my everyday cooking.

Here is my simple & quick recipe for a healthy sinigang (Filipino sour soup dish).

1. Spices (lemon pepper, garlic & onion powder), tarmind soup base & olive oil spray

2. Chop up onions (1/4 cup) and 5 cherry tomatoes

3. 5 catfish nuggets or tofu

4. Bitter Melon Leaves (one handful bunch)

5. String Beans (1/2 cup)

6. Coat the wok with the olive oil spray under medium heat.

7. Start with the onions & brown the catfish nuggets before adding the tomatoes.

8. Add 2 cups of water and allow the mixture to simmer.

9. Season with the spices, start with one teaspoon first and taste.

10. Add the string beans, constantly stir the mixture. And 5 minutes before serving, add the bitter melon leaves into the mixture to cook.

11. Approximate wok cooking time: 20 mins.

12. Eat it as a soup or over steamed rice.

I am not one for leftovers so I cook just enough for 2 servings. Learning to cook with a wok is FUN and healthy. Once you get the hang of it, you can wok and roll to your pace.