Mushrooms are generally used for a limited number of dishes reserved only for special occasions. Want to spice up your ulam? Just read this article and you’ll know the country’s leading mushroom brand’s kitchen hack that can come in handy for meal preparation daily.
Jolly Mushroom gave moms’ favorite recipes a more flavorful twist, transforming them into ‘mush-delicious’ home-cooked meals. With Jolly Mushroom, moms can now incorporate mushrooms in their everyday cooking.
Moms can now ease into making more mushroom-based dishes and discover how mushrooms can shake up their culinary repertoire. By simply adding a 1 can (400g) of Jolly Whole Mushroom, moms can make any dish extra special and “mush-masarap” – making them “mush-madiskarte” in the kitchen.
Fly Ace Corporation group product manager for Jolly Food Line, Marilou Acuña, talks about this interesting kitchen discovery that can elevate any dish. “Jolly Mushroom can add depth and flavor to one’s cooking. It can be a hearty addition to your favorite ‘ulam,’ giving it an exciting twist for the whole family to enjoy.”
Jolly Mushroom is also making the transition easier by sharing new takes on recipes for Filipino classics like pork adobo, chicken afritada, and burger steak. More recipes that integrate mushrooms, such as pork giniling and chicken teriyaki, will be added to the brand’s YouTube channel in the coming months.
Jolly Mushroom cans (whole mushrooms, and pieces and stems) are available in leading supermarkets nationwide. For more information about the brand, visit Jolly Eats on Facebook and YouTube, and get access to tips and ideas on how to use Jolly Mushroom in your everyday cooking.
About Fly Ace Corporation
Fly Ace Corporation is one of the leading food and beverage consumer goods companies in the country today. Propelling limitless multiple-category growth by bringing the best of the world closer to Filipino homes, Fly Ace Corporation’s portfolio of food and beverage products includes house brands and exclusively distributed brands. Learn more at www.flyacecorp.com.
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Daily “ulam” recipes with Jolly Mushroom
MUSH CHICKEN AFRITADA
Ingredients
1 can (400g) JOLLY Whole Mushrooms 400g, drained
1 tablespoon oil
½ kilogram chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 piece onion, chopped
4-5 gloves garlic, minced
2-3 pieces bay leaves
1 piece carrots, cut into cubes
1 piece green bell pepper – sliced diagonally
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons Jolly Tomato Paste
Procedure
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Heat oil in a pan. Pan-fry chicken for 10-15 minutes or until brown. Remove excess oil.
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Add onion, garlic and bay leaves. Sauté until fragrant.
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Add JOLLY WHOLE MUSHROOMS, carrots, green bell pepper, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, ground pepper and fish sauce. Stir well.
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Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until chicken is tender. Add water if the sauce becomes too thick.
Number of servings: 7-8 servings
MUSH PORK ADOBO
Ingredients
1 can (400g) JOLLY Whole Mushrooms, drained
½ kilogram pork belly, adobo cut (about 2 inches thick)
2-3 tablespoons oil
1 piece onion, chopped
1 head garlic, minced
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vinegar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon peppercorns
2 pieces bay leaf or laurel leaf
Procedure
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Heat oil in a pan. Pan-fry pork for 10-15 minutes or until pork is light brown on all sides. Remove excess oil.
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Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
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Add JOLLY WHOLE MUSHROOMS, soy sauce, vinegar, water, peppercorns and bay leaves; let it simmer for 30-45 minutes. Add water if it becomes too dry.
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Add. Continue simmering until pork is tender and sauce is reduced. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Number of servings: 6-8 servings
