Lent

I'm a catholic and a somewhat alcoholic, don't get me wrong, I do go to mass every Sunday, and occasionally have  a drink or two at Sunday nights. I know i am not a saint, but i believe my wife is. That is why i usually follow lent accordingly with the food at home, OR ELSE.

"Either you sacrifice eating meat or whatever dubious vices you do everyday" -wifey 

Of course, don't ever wonder that I will ever choose the latter.

My favorite's every friday of lent are:

FISH, basically... what kind you ask? TINAPA.. favorite is salinas, my wife's choice--boneless bangus. Make sure you get fresh TINAPA, you should see the skin of the fish intact and should not have a foul odour, it should have a smokey clean smell.

 FRY with little oil, serve hot. Spicy Vinegar with Bagoong(not the bagoong for karekare, which is sweet regular one is preffered). Also Salted egg, with fresh tomatoes and onions.

CRAB MEAT, you can actually get frozen in the the markets of manila today. Make sure it is frozen or just get local crabs.

1/2 kilo Crab meat

1 egg

chopped potatoes 

chopped carrots

1/2 cup Flour

1/4 cup Breading mix

Spring onions

Chopped onions

Minced chilli (optional)

Cooking process:

- Mix ingredients 

- Heat pan with oil

- fry a spoonful of the mixed ingredients until it browns and then turn

- Place in plate with napkin or any clean paper to absorb the excess oil then serve