My Mama's Kitchen and Garden

Instant Pot Stir Fry Bok Choy Tips Author: Neliza Ly Ingredients 1 package bok choy 1 tbsp. oyster sauce 1 tbsp. Maggi seasoning or soy sauce 1 tbsp. granulated sugar ½ onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. vegetable oil Instructions Blanch the bok choy for 1 minute and set aside. In a small bowl, mix the oyster sauce, Maggi seasoning, and sugar; set aside. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Heat the vegetable oil, then sauté the garlic and onion for 2 minutes. Add the bok choy and oyster sauce mixture, then sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Enjoy!

Airfryer Filipino Style Tortang Talong (Eggplant Omelet) Author: Neliza Ly Ingredients 3 regular-sized Chinese eggplants 3 XL eggs ¼ cup whole milk ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. ground black pepper ½ tsp. garlic powder ½ tsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. unsalted butter, melted Instructions Prepare the egg mixture: In a bowl, add the eggs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, soy sauce, melted butter, and milk. Whisk until all ingredients are fully combined, then set aside. Cook the eggplants: Poke holes all over the eggplants using a fork. Place them inside the Breville Smart Oven Air and broil on High for 20 minutes (turning halfway through until the skin is charred) or Air Fry for 25 minutes . Peel and mash: Let the eggplants cool for 2 minutes. Peel off the skin and gently mash the eggplants with a fork to flatten them. Assemble: Grease a baking dish or pie pan that fits inside your air fryer (a 9-inch pie pan works well) . Place the eggplants inside the pan and pour the egg mixture even...

Crispy Air-Fried Tofu (Kid-Approved!) I’m usually not a fan of tofu—especially in soups or stir-fries—but crispy air-fried tofu is a total game-changer. Even my kids, who normally refuse to eat tofu, said these tasted just like chicken nuggets (and I never told them any different!). It’s a definite thumbs-up at our house. Author: Neliza Ly Prep Time: 30+ mins (marinating) Cook Time: 20 mins Ingredients For the Tofu & Marinade: 1 lb (16 oz) firm tofu (e.g., House Foods brand), drained and cut into cubes 3 tbsp Maggi seasoning 1 tsp white wine vinegar 2 tsp vegetable oil 1 clove (1 tsp) garlic, grated 1 tsp ginger, grated For Breading: Potato starch 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk or water (whisked together for egg wash) Panko breadcrumbs Vegetable oil spray Instructions Marinate: In a small bowl, whisk together the Maggi seasoning, white wine vinegar, vegetable oil, grated garlic, and grated ginger. Pour the marinade over the tofu cubes, tossing gently to coat. Let marinate for a...

Here's one of the reasons why I did not post recipes in a while. I'm busy with my garden and I love to share what's blooming in my garden that pollinators love.