Calamansi Meringue Pie

This are Calamansi Lemon
I used this for my version of Lemon Meringue Pie, this kind of lemon  has the tartness, sourness, and a strong aroma of citrus. We used this lemon usually to season fish, pork, and commonly used for our
condiments in our (Filipino dishes)


SO  THIS IS MY FIRST ENTREE DESSERT TO THIS SUMMER
Hope you would try this if you have the trouble of finding this kind of lemon, you can also use all kinds of citrus fruits you prefer . But if you are craving for unusual taste and new food, in your eyes,Try this, I assure you this dessert will hit the spot.

Calamansi Philippine Lemon

   "CALAMANSI (PHILIPPINE LEMON) Meringue Pie

Here are the ingredients you need :

• 4 Tbsp cornstarch
• 4 Tbsp all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt 
• 1 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 cup boiling water
• 9 inch Baked Pie Shell

In a double boiler pot , add all this 5 ingredients ,cook and stir over direct heat until the mixture boils.

• 20 pcs of juice calamansi
• 1 Tbsp butter 
•  4 egg yolks lightly beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add calamansi juice , butter , egg yolks ,vanilla .Cook until thick .Cool completely before putting into pie Baked Pie Shell.

For meringue :

• 4 egg whites 
• 6 Tbsp sugar or powder sugar
• 1 /2 tsp vanilla
• 1/8 tsp cream of tartar ( help to enhanced fluffy meringue)
• dash of salt

In a large mixing bowl , put egg whites, dash of salt , cream of tartar.Using a electric beater , beat until soft but not dry adding the sugar, until soft peaks ,add vanilla , beat until nicely fluffy when you lift up the beater.

Fold 2 Tbsp meringue into lemon mixture, and file it into the pie shell.Spoon the rest of the meringue on the top of the filling . Baked at 425*f degree until lightly brown about 5 minutes 

  Serves : 6 -8 

  Prep time:45 minutes including cooling of pie filling 

  Cooking time:25 minutes 

Tips;

You can use my recipe of pie dough , which i posted in my wall ,this would be great combination.

#enjoy cooking 

                            Light Tofu Soup

  

This is incredibly delicious and easy to do, and take note' its vegetarian soup.I am sure  either your vegetarian or not this is great for everyone. And not only that all ingredients are  affordable.Ginger, and chili flakes will enhanced your taste bud.

Here all you need to make this soup.

• 2 cloves of garlic minced
• 2 shallots roughly chopped 
• 1 tsp minced ginger 
• 3 cups chicken broth preferably homemade (less sodium if using can broth)
• dash of chili flakes 
• 1 package of firm tofu ( cut into cubes)
• 2 cups shredded cabbage 
• 3 Tbsp scallion chopped 
• 2 eggs lightly beaten 
• 1 Tbsp canola oil
• 1/4 tsp sesame oil
• salt to taste

Preparation:

In a large pot saute garlic in canola oil, add shallots , ginger cook for about 1 minute. Then add the chicken broth ,bring to a boil . Add chili flakes ,tofu,cabbage , and sesame oil.         Return to a boil , reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 3 minutes.Add the lightly beaten egg into the soup, adding into it the scallions, salt to taste.

Serve hot , garnished with some of the scallions and freshly ground black pepper.

Enjoy

Tips: You can add some chili oil in your soup ,if you want a little more spicy .

         Buy a good quality of tofu like the soft firm tofu.


Serves:3 -4 
Prep time;15 minutes
Cooking time:less 10 minutes