Heart above all!

Be careful with your hearts

Dr. Dex Macalintal and Ajinomoto share tips for better heart health

Did you know: aside from being known as the month of love, February is also Philippine Heart Month. The yearly celebration aims to promote cardiovascular health and wellness.

As part of its continuing mission to help Filipinos live well, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC Group) has teamed up with lifestyle doctor Dr. Dex Macalintal in promoting healthy heart education by providing easy and simple ways to keep the heart in tip top shape.

Dr. Dex Macalintal, a registered nutritionist dietitian in practice for about 10 years and a licensed physician for 4 years, shared that Filipinos should practice, “heart above all.”

He noted that when our hearts malfunction, our actions will be limited and so will our productivity. Dr. Dex also highlighted that our hearts help us orchestrate how blood flows in the body which helps our other organs function properly.

In the Philippines, heart disease is the leading cause of death. In 2022, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that over 9,000 Filipinos succumbed to ischaemic heart diseases and over 4,000 died due to cerebrovascular diseases.

“Together with Dr. Dex, we want to share how Filipinos can take better care of their hearts by encouraging healthy eating habits and improving our physical health,” APC Group General Manager Corporate Planning and Public Relations Roann Co said.

Tip #1: Do not smoke, never smoke, or If you smoke, QUIT. NOW. Studies have proven that chemicals in cigarettes put the heart at risk of heart diseases. Blockage from a clot can lead to a heart attack and to some extent sudden death.

Tips #2 & #3: Exercise regularly and maintain your weight. Dr. Dex recommends having at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise daily to help achieve our ideal body weight to minimize the risk of hypertension and stroke.

Tip #4: Keep a balanced diet.  A diet rich in vegetables, less fat, and less in sodium has already been proven to reduce blood pressure and blood cholesterol which are known culprits for putting your hearts at risk of diseases. Dr. Dex shares “Kaya naman, having a balanced diet is very essential in taking care of our health. Mainam na malaman kung gaano karami lamang ang pwedeng kainin so that our weight will be in the ideal range, putting us at the safe zone from lifestyle related diseases.”

To help Filipinos take better care of their heart health, APC Group launched its BawAsin® campaign which aims to help homecooks serve less sodium dishes.   One practical way is to lessen the usage of salt and use AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning.  AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning contains only 1/3 amount of sodium compared to table salt, sodium intake can be reduced by up to 40% while maintaining overall deliciousness of food.

“The goal of the BawAsin® Campaign is to reduce salt intake which is a preventive move to reduce risks of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Creating less sodium and balanced meals through this campaign can help our community decrease the cases of heart disease and other non-communicable diseases,” Dr. Dex said, “Our continuous exposure to processed foods that are very rich in sodium and salt can put one at risk of these lifestyle-related diseases. Reducing salt and sodium intake just by ½ can be very helpful in the long run,” he added.

The BawAsin® or Bawasan ang Asin campaign is a reflection of the brand’s “Eat Well, Live Well” promise, which aims to help families improve their health by providing ways on how to prepare healthy and delicious meals. These initiatives are in line with the company's ultimate goal of extending the life expectancy of 1 billion people.

“With one simple step such as reducing sodium intake can help us take better care of our heart and overall health. With the tips shared by Dr. Dex and the recipes from our BawAsin campaign, we can live a healthier lifestyle while making sure we have delicious meals every single time,” said Co.

For more information about the BawAsin® campaign, visit https://www.ajinomoto.com.ph/

For easy-to-follow delicious less sodium recipes checkout ajinomoto.com.ph/whats-new-archive/sodium-recipes/

Four Well-balanced Recipes For Kids This Nutrition Month

 

Ajinomoto shares Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo! recipes for healthy and resilient kids amid the new normal

There has been a change in people’s lifestyle and diet during this pandemic.  Homemakers continue to face the challenge of preparing nutritious and delicious meals.  At the onset, quarantine restrictions affected income, mobility and access to healthy ingredients.  Then, comes the challenge of time limitation balancing work from home and online schooling hence increase in reliance on food deliveries.  With these, the health and nutrition of children are compromised.

July is National Nutrition Month.  For this  year’s theme New Normal na Nutrisyon, Sama-Samang Gawan ng Solusyon! Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) Group shares four well-balanced recipes that Filipino homecooks can try to improve their kids’ health, growth, and development in these evolving times. 

“This celebration is timely to remind Filipino parents to look out for their children’s health and nutritional needs. Especially these days, diet is an important factor in maintaining our overall well-being and preventing diseases,” said APC Group Science Communication Executive Deborah S. Fajarda RND.

In support of the day-to-day meal preparation challenge for homecooks, below are easy to prepare, affordable, delicious and nutritious recipes that will help Filipino kids become more resilient in the new normal. These recipes are part of APC’s Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo! (MPPT) program that promotes the practice of preparing and serving delicious balanced meals with the right amount of Go, Grow, and Glow food. Listed below are 4 out of 60 recipes you can serve for the enjoyment and proper nourishment of your growing kids. 

Egg Fried Rice with Veggies

This is perfect for the kid’s lunch box or baon as some schools start to conduct face-to-face classes. Carrot, corn, and green peas make this rich in potassium which is important in maintaining the water balance in the body. A plate of melon and a glass of milk are best to complete this meal. See full recipe here.

Stir-fried Chicken with Mixed Vegetables 

A balanced, varied, and moderate amount of Go, Grow, and Glow food in every meal is key to achieving optimal nutrition. Kids will enjoy this stir-fried chicken with veggies that are made tastier with SARSAYA® Liquid Seasoning. Best served with 1 banana to make it healthier. Bonus tip: in stir-frying, add the firm vegetables first before the green leafy vegetables. Learn the recipe here.

Fried Fish in Fried Rice

Kids need to have Grow foods in their meals for them to have a healthier body. Tilapia is rich in Selenium, a mineral that helps prevent sickness and infection. Fish is not the most popular food among kids, but this recipe may just change that and make their bodies resilient against illnesses. To make this recipe more appealing to your kids, use CRISPY FRY® Fish Breading Mix and AJI-SHIO® Garlic Seasoning Mix. Check out full recipe here

Chicken Almondigas 

The main ingredient of this recipe is chicken, a rich source of protein that functions to help form and repair muscles in the body. Season your Chicken Almondigas with Ajinomoto Chicken Powder Mix for that added flavor. You may use milk instead of egg to help bind the chicken meatballs. Learn the recipe here.

Check out all 60 Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo! recipes from APC Group’s Recipe Site cookmunitybyajinomoto.com. These recipes were created for Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo! Intervention Study. The APC Group and other MPPT advocates are determined to combat malnutrition especially amid the ongoing pandemic where food systems have been disrupted and have continued to affect vulnerable groups like children. The MPPT program consists of online capacity building of community health workers, online nutrition education of homemakers, and one-meal dietary supplementation among identified undernourished children.

“New normal nutrition is a call for homemakers to be more consistent and creative in making healthy food more enjoyable for your family. Support your child’s health, growth, and development by making delicious and nutritious meals that they will love.” said Fajarda.

For more information about the MPPT program and other recipes, visit ajinomoto.com.ph.

Give the gift of healthy and delicious homemade meals this Father’s Day

 

Ajinomoto shares special less sodium recipes to elevate dad's day at home

 

Father’s Day is just around the corner and one of the best ways to show your appreciation for your dad is by cooking a delicious and nutritious meal made with lots of love.

 

“Dads are known to be very hardworking and put their loved ones first before themselves. This is why we, at Ajinomoto, would like to help in putting their health and happiness first this Father’s Day by sharing healthy but delicious recipes that they will surely enjoy,” said Roann Co, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) General Manager of Corporate Planning and Public Relations.

 

Below are special recipes made healthy and delicious through the use of AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning that helps in reducing sodium without compromising taste. These recipes are part of Ajinomoto’s BawAsin® or Bawasan ang Asin campaign, an effort that encourages consumers to reduce their sodium intake without sacrificing the deliciousness of their meals.

 

Ajinomoto has created a BawAsin® section on its official website. It provides information that reducing sodium in the diet is not difficult or will result in bland food.  The site features 100 less sodium creative recipes that help individuals enjoy meals that contain less sodium yet enjoy the same deliciousness.

 

Elevated dining with Creamy Salmon Garlic

Even through home dining, sophistication is possible with this hearty plate of Creamy Salmon Garlic. Rich in protein, salmon helps in muscle building and repair perfect for dads who like to stay active and work out. Not only that, the dish is rich in vitamin D for maintaining good bone density. This recipe works with the elegance of salmon fillet, all-purpose cream, cooking wine, parmesan cheese, spinach, garlic, onions, and AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning. Check out the full recipe here: Creamy Salmon Garlic

 

Comfort with a twist in Chicken in Herb and Mustard

On the other hand, if you want something familiar with a little bit of a twist, Chicken in Herb and Mustard may just do the trick. It is rich in protein and high in zinc, which helps maintain the heart’s health and the body’s immune system. This dish can be made in as little as 15 minutes too, using ingredients such as chicken, mustard, lemongrass, thyme, and AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning. Full recipe here: Chicken in Herb and Mustard

 

Super Food for Super Dad with Sautéed Bok Choy and Mushrooms

Finally, if you’d like to prepare a meal as super as your dad then best to play around with a superfood like bok choy. Studies also show that people who eat more cruciferous vegetables like bok choy have a lower risk of developing lung, prostate, and colon cancer. This superfood is then paired with button mushrooms and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Learn the recipe here: Sauteed Bok Choy and Mushrooms

 

“We, at Ajinomoto, believe that cooking is an expression of love.  We hope that these thoughtful recipes help sons, daughters, and even beloved grandchildren to express their admiration for the special men in their lives- their dads and granddads,” said Co.

 

Providing special, delicious, healthy, and easy-to-follow recipes are just one of the many ways that Ajinomoto lives its “Eat Well, Live Well” commitment to help people live a fulfilled life with their family and loved ones through nutrition without compromise.

 

For more nutritious and delicious recipes, visit the Less Sodium Recipes section of Ajinomoto’s Cookmunity website at cookmunitybyajinomoto.com/tag/less-sodium-recipes.

 

 

LOOK: Ajinomoto launches new kitchen must-have for only P8!

Sarsaya® Liquid Seasoning is set to make mealtimes more special and delicious.

 

It is always a challenge for moms and homecooks to cook perfectly delicious dishes that their family will love. Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) is helping solve that with the new Sarsaya® Liquid Seasoning, an affordable, easy to use, and tasty kitchen partner that is sure to hit the bullseye in cooking perfect dishes every time! This new pantry staple is available in a sachet format, which makes it affordable at ₱8 only.

 

“The new Sarsaya® Liquid Seasoning is made to upgrade ordinary dishes into special meals that families will love. Now that everyone takes almost all of their meals at home, we were encouraged to introduce a new product that can make each dining experience more special but still within the budget,” says Roann Co, APC Marketing and Public Relations General Manager.

 

Sarsaya® Liquid Seasoning balances the overall taste of any dish with a flavorful savoriness and an appetizing aroma. As compared to soy sauce, the liquid seasoning gives a mouthwatering and well-rounded profile that blends notes of saltiness, sweetness, and savoriness. It can be enjoyed in many ways, either as a tabletop seasoning for fried dishes or an ingredient when marinating or cooking.

The new liquid seasoning comes in 250 ml PET bottles and 25 ml sachets. The ₱8-sachet provides homecooks a more affordable and easy-to-use option. Each pack has been designed for one-time use to enhance a dish made for family serving. Busy moms and beginners in the kitchen can simply open the sachet and pour the liquid seasoning directly as they cook, no need to stress on estimating quantities.

 

As the new product aims to help more moms in the kitchen, Ajinomoto welcomes their new celebrity endorser, Gladys Reyes. As a celebrity, entrepreneur, and mother of four children, Gladys is no stranger when it comes to cooking but like any busy mom, she also needs a reliable partner in the kitchen. She uses the product to create a delicious and savory taste when cooking, especially with bangus steak and pancit bihon. Just one sachet is enough to make mealtimes more special.

BANGUS STEAK RECIPE

Procedure

1.FRY. In a pan, heat oil. Fry bangus until brown on all sides. Set aside.

2.SAUTÉ. In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic. Add fried bangus.

3.SEASON. Add Sarsaya® Liquid Seasoning and pepper.

4.SIMMER. Add water and calamansi juice and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off heat.

5.SERVE. Serve with hot rice and enjoy.

 

To learn more about this recipe, visit https://www.ajinomoto.com.ph/recipe/bangus-steak/

PANSIT BIHON RECIPE

Procedure

1.SAUTÉ. In a pan, heat oil. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add pork and shrimp. Cook until meat is browned.

2.SIMMER. Add carrots, sayote, bell pepper, cabbage, and chicharo. Toss for 1 minute. Add water and simmer for 3 minutes.

3.SEASON. Pour Sarsaya® Liquid Seasoning and pepper. Simmer for another 2 minutes. Scoop vegetable and meat out of the pan leaving the liquids in the pan.

4.BOIL & TOSS. Add Super Q Golden Bihon in the pan. Boil for 5-10 minutes or until the noodles are fully cooked then toss the vegetables and meat mixture with the noodles.

5.SERVE. Serve and enjoy.

 

To learn more about this recipe, visit https://www.ajinomoto.com.ph/recipe/pansit-bihon/

“Producing quality and thoughtful products such as Sarsaya® Liquid Seasoning is part of our Eat Well, Live Well promise. We hope that through our new product, we can empower moms and homecooks to bring deliciousness and happiness on their dining tables,” shares Co.

To know more about Sarsaya® Liquid Seasoning and learn more recipes, visit ajinomoto.com.ph/.

 

The Ajinomoto Group is a global company with specialties in the business of food and amino acids, guided by our leading-edge bioscience and fine chemical technologies.

Based on the corporate message “Eat Well, Live Well.”, we have been scientifically pursuing the possibilities of amino acids in supporting the healthy lives of people all around the world. We aim for future growth and continuous contribution to greater wellness by creating value through sustainable and innovative solutions for communities and society.

The Ajinomoto Group has offices in 35 countries and regions, and sells products in more than 130 countries and regions. In fiscal 2018, sales were 1.1274 trillion yen (10.1 billion U.S. dollars). To learn more, visit www.ajinomoto.com.

 

 

Kid-friendly Recipes, Rich in Protein and Calcium for National Nutrition Month

The National Nutrition Council (NNC) sets the theme “Batang Pinoy, Sana Tall. Iwas Stunting, Sana All” for this year’s nutrition month. Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) joins the nation in celebrating the National Nutrition Month this July to bring to light the ill effects of stunting and how to prevent a child’s healthy growth from being stunted. 

According to the 8th National Nutrition Survey by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), 3 out of 10 Filipino Children (5 and below) are stunted. Stunting or “pagkabansot” in our native tongue is a manifestation of long term occurrence of malnutrition. It is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) “as impaired growth and development that children experience from poor nutrition, repeated infection, and inadequate psychosocial stimulation”. 

How Stunting is Stunted

Growth failure can start from the womb and progress after birth. The effects of stunting, if not immediately and properly addressed, can be permanent and irreversible. There is a window of opportunity to reverse or prevent stunting through effective interventions for children 5 years old and below. Unfortunately, there is no cure to stunting, so prevention is critical for young children to have healthy growth and development.  

It is imperative for parents to track their child’s growth. The National Nutrition Council provided a simplified and more understandable Child Growth Standard Table based on WHO’s Child Growth Standards (WHO-CGS) 2004 and WHO’s Reference Data, 2006. These information can be access through https://www.ajinomoto.com.ph/blog/how-to-track-child-growth/. 

Importance of Proper Nutrition to avoid Stunting

Women of child-bearing age and expectant mothers must have adequate nutrition to prepare their bodies to a healthy pregnancy and give birth to a well-nourished baby. It is also highly important that breastfeeding mothers get adequate nutrition in order to supply the needs of their babies throughout the 6 months exclusive breastfeeding journey. Exclusive breastfeeding from 0-6 months is recommended for babies to gain optimum nutrients perfect for their age. To prevent your child from having growth failure, it is important to address poor diet, inadequate calorie intake, poor quality of meal intake, and insufficient supply of macro nutrients like protein and micro nutrients like calcium specific for growth and development. 

The Culinary Nutrition Team of Ajinomoto puts together a treat for kids to enjoy and for homemakers to conveniently prepare and serve. Try to make these 4 calcium-rich recipes using 4 ingredients done in 4 easy steps made with AJI SAVOR™ on Rice Topping Mix and 4 protein-rich recipes using 4 ingredients done in 4 easy steps made with Prottie® Soymilk Drink Mix. 

AJI SAVOR™ Rice Topping Mix Chicken/Beef is available in leading supermarkets. Prottie® Soymilk Drink Mix is available on LazMart, an online store on LazMall. For more healthy and delicious recipes, visit http://www.ajinomoto.com.ph and https://www.facebook.com/CookmunitybyAjinomotoPH/.  

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The Ajinomoto Group is a global company with specialties in the business of food and amino acids, guided by our leading-edge bioscience and fine chemical technologies. 

Based on the corporate message “Eat Well, Live Well.”, we have been scientifically pursuing the possibilities of amino acids in supporting the healthy lives of people all around the world. We aim for future growth and continuous contribution to greater wellness by creating value through sustainable and innovative solutions for communities and society. 

The Ajinomoto Group has offices in 35 countries and regions, and sells products in more than 130 countries and regions. In fiscal 2018, sales were 1.1274 trillion yen (10.1 billion U.S. dollars). To learn more, visit www.ajinomoto.com. 

Healthy diet safeguards against COVID-19

The COVID-19 Pandemic intensifies the Philippine’s battle against Double Burden of Malnutrition. Double Burden of Malnutrition is defined by World Health Organization (WHO) as “the coexistence of undernutrition along with overweight and obesity, or diet-related non communicable diseases, within individuals, households and populations, and across the life course.”

The limited distribution and access to food supplies aggravate the plight of poor and low income Filipino households to sustain each person’s required nutrients through healthy meals. On the other hand, home confinement due to the mandated community quarantine may cause more people to not only restrict their physical activities but also to overeat and/or consume more food with empty calories as part of coping with stress and/or boredom.

Given the importance of maintaining healthy diets to sustain our health and immunity against viruses and bacteria, we should turn to the practice of Pinggang Pinoy® as a viable safeguard to protect our family from diseases.

Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) introduced “Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo 7-day Menu Challenge” as a way to encourage homemakers to serve variety of balanced meals to their families. Homemakers could access the Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo 7-day menu plan at www.ajinomoto.com.ph and facebook.com/CookmunitybyAjinomotoPH. This is part of the company’s “Eat Well, Live Well. Stay Well.” campaign to provide Filipino families with practical tips on proper nutrition, recipe menu and fitness activities to cope, stay well and enjoy life despite current COVID-19 situation.

Ajinomoto’s 7-day menu plan is composed of complete meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Each meal provides recipe suggestions for Healthy & Delicious Pinggang Pinoy® Recipes that are easy-to-do and affordable. These recipes are simple, solutions to serve enjoyable Pinggang Pinoy® meals.  Homemakers could make use of their extra time to purchase widely available and inexpensive vegetables and fruits to complement rice beyond the usual supply of canned goods. Ajinomoto’s recipes make common ingredients more palatable like tofu sisig, meaty pechay picadillo, pork tapa and tomatoes, ensaladang talbos ng kamote, sweet and sour galunggong and many more. 

Here are three (3) recipe samplers done in three (3) easy steps:

Meaty Pechay Picadillo: 

1) SAUTÉ onion, garlic and ground pork and mix in carrots, green peas and pechay. 

2) SEASON with pepper, soy sauce and AJI-GINISA® Flavor Seasoning Mix. 

3) COOK for 1 minute more.

Tofu Sisig: 

1) FRY tofu until golden brown and set aside. 

2) SAUTÉ ginger, onion and garlic, add fried tofu and liver spread and mix well. 

3) SEASON with sugar and PORKSAVOR® All-in-One Seasoning mix and add chili peppers.

Pork tapa with tomatoes: 

1) MARINATE pork in water, sugar, soy sauce, pepper and SARSAYA® Oyster Sauce for an hour or overnight.

2) SAUTÉ onion, garlic and pork. 3) BOIL. Pour the marinate mixture and boil until mixture is thick.   

For full recipes and for more information about Ajinomoto and its products, visit www.ajinomoto.com.ph and facebook.com/CookmunitybyAjinomotoPH.

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The Ajinomoto Group is a global company with specialties in the business of food and amino acids, guided by our leading-edge bioscience and fine chemical technologies.

Based on the corporate message “Eat Well, Live Well.”, we have been scientifically pursuing the possibilities of amino acids in supporting the healthy lives of people all around the world. We aim for future growth and continuous contribution to greater wellness by creating value through sustainable and innovative solutions for communities and society.

The Ajinomoto Group has offices in 35 countries and regions, and sells products in more than 130 countries and regions. In fiscal 2018, sales were 1.1274 trillion yen (10.1 billion U.S. dollars). To learn more, visit www.ajinomoto.com.

Recipe : Sweet & Sour Fish

Ingredients :

3 tbsp      cornstarch
1 tsp        salt
1/4 tsp     ground black pepper
1/4 kilo    tilapia, cleaned and sliced
1/2 cup    cooking oil, for frying
2 cloves   garlic,minced
1 pc          small onion, sliced
1 tbsp        ginger, thinly sliced
1/4 cup     carrots, sliced
1/2 cup     water
1pc             small bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 pack.       SARSAYA SWEET & SOUR SAUCE

Procedure :
1. Season tilapia slices with salt and pepper then coat with cornstarch. Fry until gokden and then set aside.

2. Stir-fry onion, ginger and garlic in about 2 tablespoons oil. Pour SARSAYA Sweet & Sour Sauce and add water.

3. Add bell pepper and simmer for a minute.

4. Add fried tilapia and mix

5. Serve while hot.

Recipe : Ginisang Ampalaya

Ingredients :

 3 tbsp              cooking oil
 5 cloves          garlic,chopped
1pc                   small onion,chopped
1 slice              liempo,cut into strips
5pcs                 button mushroom, sliced
1 1/2             cup ampalaya, thinly sliced                       (rinsed well and drained)
1/4.                    cup water
3tbsp                SARSAYA Oyster Sauce

Procedure:

1. Heat oil in pan and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
2. Add pork strips and cook until lightly brown
3. Add mushroom, ampalaya and stir fry for about 1 minute.
4. Add water and cook for about 3 minutes.
5. Add SARSAYA Oyster Sauce. Mix well and cook for another 2minutes or until ampalaya slices are a bit toasted.
6. Serve while hot.

Uncover the flavorful difference of cooking with AJINOMOTO SARSAYA OYSTER SAUCE

Cooking is a major survival skill nowadays. So you may as well learn to enjoy it by making it fun and easy. There are many simple ways to make plain food interesting. You don’t have to follow some complicated recipe or create a whole new dish. Instead, you just have to be creative about how you cook it and then think about the flavors you want to go with them. That's why Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation brings us its latest product; every homemaker's partner in the kitchen --- Sarsaya®   Oyster Sauce. What's more exciting is their celebrity endorser. The King of Primetime, SPO2 Ricardo "Cardo" Dalisay of Ang Probinsyano : Coco Martin.

Coco Martin, celebrity endorser

Last February 23, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation held a press conference at Hotel Madison 101 in Quezon City for the launch of its newest product, Sarsaya® Oyster Sauce, and celebrity endorser, "Ang Probinsyano" Mr. Coco Martin. 

Sarsaya® Oyster Sauce is concentrated from real oysters, complete with seasonings to provide a delicious blend of savory, sweet and salty taste to any dish.

Pen Alvina, Ajionomoto's
Category Manager for Menu Seasonings

According to Pen Alvina, Ajinomoto’s Category Manager for Menu Seasonings, “Sarsaya® Oyster Sauce is a unique brand of oyster sauce that is created to suit Filipino taste and preference, making many Filipino dishes like ginisang kangkong and adobo more flavorful and delicious.” 

Chef Mac

During the event, a live cooking demonstration and cook-off was facilitated by Chef Mcrhyan Rodrigo. Chef Mac cooked Filipino favorites Ginisarsayang Kangkong with Tokwa and his own recipe, Thai-style Stir Fried Chicken using Sarsaya® Oyster Sauce.

Guests were also invited to participate in a cook-off, where they discovered the convenience of using Sarsaya® Oyster Sauce to turn ordinary dishes extra special and flavorful. 

No less than the Primetime King, Mr. Coco Martin, was chosen to endorse Sarsaya® Oyster Sauce. Aside from being a big fan of his grandmother’s cooking, Coco graduated with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Coco claimed, “Kakaiba dahil lasang oyster na oyster!” He loved how Sarsaya® Oyster Sauce can  add that delicious and authentic oyster flavor that truly enhances simple dishes.

Sarsaya® Oyster Sauce is available in 30g pack and 156g stand-up pouch. Also try Sarsaya® Sweet and Sour Sauce, available in 200g stand-up pouch, for a delicious blend of pineapple and tomato flavor.


Here are some easy peasy recipes you can prepare for your family :

Ajinomoto Philippines  Corporaton (APC) is an affiliate of Tokyo-based Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Established in 1958, APC live by its  promise to provide consumers products that will always give the delicious taste to healthy and nutritious meals as embodied in APC’s slogan Ajinomoto® “Eat Well, Live Well.®” APC’s complete line of quality food and seasoning products are produced by international affiliates and local toll manufacturers using Ajinomoto’s license, quality standards and technological expertise. APC’s products include AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning, Ajinomoto® Brand Ginisa Flavor Seasoning Mix, AJI-SINIGANG® Cube, Ajinomoto® Brand Chicken Powder, PORKSAVOR® All-in-One Seasoning Mix, CRISPY FRY® SEASONED CRUMBS®, TASTY BOY® All Purpose Breading Mix, AJI-SHIO® Seasoning Mix, SARSAYA® Oyster and Sweet and Sour Sauce and “amino Fres-C” Instant Drink Mix.

What Kathryn Bernardo, Liza Soberano and I have in Common?

When I was younger, the kitchen used to be a scary place for me and cooking was an intimidating task reserved for mothers and household helps. BUT technology played a role in guiding people around the kitchen. In this day and age, new cooks search online for cooking videos or check out "food hacks" to be able to produce any dish we want that we can, in turn, show off on social media.

Now that I am a mom of 3, I find cooking fun and heartening with the help of my kitchen bestfriend.

Like me, young celebrities Kathryn Bernardo and Liza Soberano also enjoy cooking for their loved ones. They are the newest tandem to endorse AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning. Apart from what can be found in the Internet, Kathryn and Liza became more confident cooks because they can rely on a brand of seasoning to make delicious home-cooked dishes by bringing out the natural goodness of food. 

The new AJI-NO-MOTO® TV Commercial features three (3) dishes to show the versatility of the product in making all kinds of dishes delicious.

Among the dishes are the

OMURICE

Omurice, a Japanese-inspired meal composed of rice and omelet. Get the recipe here Omurice .

Adobong Puti

Kathryn's Adobong Puti recipe, a different take on the classic adobo without soy sauce .Click here for the recipe.

Nilagang Baka

And the all-time favorite comfort food Beef Nilaga. Recipe here. 

Experienced cooks or kitchen newbies can make AJI-NO-MOTO® their best friend in the kitchen - an ally in serving nourishing and enjoyable dishes for the whole family. 

By now you know what we've got in common : Our Kitchen BFF --- Ajinomoto 😍

AJI-NO-MOTO® can be widely used in a variety of dishes because it has no smell or specific flavor of its own and can therefore be used to enhance the original flavor of food. This is a safe and quality product that is made from natural crops like sugar cane, corn or cassava and manufactured through the natural process of fermentation. AJI-NO-MOTO® enhances taste of food by providing umami taste. Umami is the fifth basic taste also described as rich, savory and ‘malinamnam' derived from food rich in glutamate like tomatoes, cheese, mushrooms, ham and seafood.

Cooking is love made visible with the help of AJI-NO-MOTO® 

ABOUT AJINOMOTO

Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) is an affiliate of Tokyo-based Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Established in 1958, APC lives by its promise to provide consumers products that will always give the delicious taste to healthy and nutritious meals as embodied in APC’s slogan Ajinomoto® “Eat Well, Live Well.®” APC’s complete line of quality food and seasoning products are produced by international affiliates and local toll manufacturers using Ajinomoto’s license, quality standards and technological expertise.

    

               APC’s Products

* AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning

* Ajinomoto® Brand Ginisa Flavor 

Seasoning Mix

* AJI-SINIGANG® Cube

* Ajinomoto® Brand Chicken Powder

* PORKSAVOR® All-in-One Seasoning  Mix

* CRISPY FRY® Breading Mix

* CRISPY FRY® SEASONED 

* CRUMBS®TASTY BOY® All Purpose Breading Mix

* AJI-SHIO® Seasoning Mix 

* “amino Fres-C” Instant Drink Mix.

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NILAGANG BAKA

INGREDIENTS:

* 2 ½ liters   water
* 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
* 2 pieces onion, medium-size, chopped
* ½ kilo beef shank, cut into serving              pieces      
* 2 pieces corn, cut into five per piece of      corn
* 2 pieces  potatoes, medium-sized,               peeled, quartered  
*  ½ piece small cabbage, quartered
*  ½ teaspoons   AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami  Seasoning
* 1 tablespoon  iodized salt
     
         
PROCEDURE:

1. In a casserole, put 2½ liters of water; add peppercorns, onions and beef.
2. Boil beef until tender.
3. Add corn and potatoes; boil for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add cabbage, mix well.
5. Sprinkle AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Add salt and mix well.
7. Serve hot.


Makes 4-5 servings
Nutrition Information:  Calories 195    Carbohydrates 21g    Protein 21g    Fats 3g

ADOBONG PUTI

INGREDIENTS:

* ½ kilo             chicken, adobo cut    
* ½ cup             vinegar      
* 1/3 cup           garlic, peeled, crushed    
* 1 piece            bayleaf, crushed
* ¼ teaspoon    peppercorn, cracked
* ½ cup              water
* ½ cup              cooking oil for deep frying
* 1 teaspoon     AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami
                     Seasoning
* 1 tablespoon   refined sugar

• * 1 teaspoon       iodized salt      

     
PROCEDURE:
1. Combine chicken, vinegar, garlic, bayleaf, peppercorn and water in a pot.
2. Let boil and lower heat. Simmer until tender.
3. Drain the chicken pieces from the broth.
4. Heat oil in another pan and deep fry chicken pieces. Return to the broth.
5 .Simmer until liquid has been reduced to half.
6. Sprinkle AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami seasoning and sugar. Simmer for one (1) minute.
7. Add salt and mix well.
8. Serve hot.

OMURICE

INGREDIENTS:

Rice Mixture:
1½ tbsps vegetable oil
¼ cup        garlic, peeled, minced
¼ cup        onions, peeled, minced
½ cup        ground pork
½ cup       frozen carrots
¼ tsp         ground black pepper
2 cups       cooked rice, short grain
1 teaspoon       soy sauce
1 teaspoon       AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning


Egg Mixture:
1 tablespoon     vegetable oil
3 pieces eggs, small, beaten
1/8 teaspoon     pulverized black pepper
1/2 teaspoon AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning
1/8 teaspoon iodized salt

PROCEDURE:

Rice Mixture
1. Heat oil in a pan, sauté garlic and onions for one (1) minute over low heat.
2. Add ground pork and cook until brown.
3. Add carrots and black pepper.
4. Add rice and stir-fry for another minute over medium heat.
5. Add soy sauce, mix well.
6. Sprinkle AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning and mix well.
7. Remove from fire, mound the rice on plate then set aside.

Egg Mixture
1. In a bowl, beat the eggs until the whites and yolks are well combined.
2. Add pulverized black pepper.
3. Sprinkle AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning, mix well.
4. Heat oil in a pan and fry the egg mixture.
5. Remove fried eggs out of the pan and mold it well on top of the rice.
6. Serve with catsup.

Makes 2-4 servings

Nutrition Information: Calories 457    Carbohydrates 44g    Protein 14g   Fats 25g

Level Up your cooking with Ajinomoto's PorkSavor All-in -one Seasoning Mix

Every homemaker wants nothing but the best for the family, especially when it comes to food. I personally  believe that Cooking is love made visible. Recently, I got invited to a media/bloggers event at the Center for Culinary Arts in Katipunan by Ajinomoto Philippines  Corporation  to showcase the brand PORKSAVOR® All-in-One Seasoning Mix with its new brand ambassadors Mr. Enrique Gil and his mother Mrs. Bambi Gil.

 True   to   the   activity   entitled   “Step   Up   Your   Cooking   with PORKSAVOR®”,   Ms.   Nancy   Reyes-Lumen   and   the   brand ambassadors   conducted   live   cooking   demonstrations   in   a   bid   to challenge  homemakers  to  step   up   their  cooking   and   bring   out   the meaty goodness of home-cooked dishes using PORKSAVOR®. The show   kitchen   of   the   Center   for   Culinary   Arts   was   filled   with   the delicious meaty aroma of dishes cooked for the audience.

According   to   Ms.   Daryl   Magno,   Ajinomoto’s   Category   Manager   –Flavor Seasonings, “Filipinos love food with strong meaty flavors and PORKSAVOR® can provide meaty taste and aroma for all types of dishes because it is made from natural pork meat and bone extract, complete with spices and seasonings.”

PORKSAVOR® can provide the meaty taste in dishes even without meat.   Using   PORKSAVOR®,   Ms.   Nancy   Reyes-Lumen   cooked meatless pancit, which makes a great high fiber snack for those limiting their cholesterol intake. Mrs. Bambi Gil,who knows her way around the kitchen, also helped prepare the PORKSAVOR® Veggie Soup and Pastel dishes. Both recipes are a step up from the usual ‘pambaon’ ideas and are likewise perfect for the rainy season.

The   mother   and   son   tandem   of   Bambi  and   Enrique  Gil   are   thrilled   to   endorse  a  one-of-a-kind  product  like PORKSAVOR®. While taping  for  the commercial, Enrique was   fascinated with the burst  of meatiness  as he sampled food cooked with PORKSAVOR®. Mommy Bambi loves to cook for her 3 children, and PORKSAVOR® can help her put in the effort to make meal times truly enjoyable for the whole family.

TIPS I LEARNED FROM Ms. Nancy Lumen;

* When packing food for parties or outings, space out a circle in the middle because that's where the bacteria starts which easily spoils  the food  that can cause food borne illness. And  to minimize the risk of food poisoning. Iwas Panis for rice and Pansit!

* In sauteing the onions wait until it's translucent/transparent  enough to make sure that the raw onion flavor is gone and they have broken down enough for their flavor to permeate the dish without overpowering it.

* Use PorkSavor instead of salting the fish to lessen the "fishy" smell. I tried this next day and it really is true. And the fish was even tastier.

Thanks for the tips Miss Adodo Queen :)  

Will share with you soon some of the recipes of the dishes they prepared during the activity.

Members of Mommy Bloggers PH and Certified Bloggers with Ms. Joycelyn See- Mendoza, Manager- Corporate Communication

A photo posted by ♥ Reylen ♥ (@madeitthroughmum) on Jul 2, 2016 at 4:57am PDT

***Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) is an affiliate of Tokyo-based Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Established in 1958, APC lives by its promise to provide  consumers  products   that   will  always give   the  delicious   taste  to  healthy  and  nutritious   meals  as   embodied in   APC’s   slogan Ajinomoto® “Eat Well, Live Well.®” APC’s complete line of quality food and seasoning products are produced by international affiliates and local toll manufacturers using Ajinomoto’s license, quality standards and technological expertise. APC’s products include  AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami   Seasoning,  Ajinomoto®  Brand  Ginisa  Flavor   Seasoning   Mix,  AJI-SINIGANG®  Cube,  Ajinomoto®  Brand  Chicken  Powder ,PORKSAVOR® All-in-One Seasoning Mix, CRISPY FRY® Breading Mix, CRISPY FRY® SEASONED CRUMBS®, TASTY BOY® All Purpose BreadingMix, AJI-SHIO® Seasoning Mix and “amino Fres-C” Instant Drink Mix.