How To Make Siomai

Siomai  or Shumai are dumplings served in dim sum. The most common are pork siomai; there is also beef siomai, shrimp siomai, and combinations of these fillings.

Here is a basic guide how to make siomai

Ingredients:

1 kg ground pork
¼ kg chopped shrimps
½ c chopped green onion leaves
1 t – 1 T sesame oil
1 t salt
2 t patis
2 t cornstarch
1 c bulb onions, chopped
2 t sugar
1 t black pepper
2 pcs eggs
1/2 t vetsin
3 pcs chinese sausage, chopped
2 pks molo wrapper [100 pcs]

How to Farm Ampalaya (Momordica Charantia L.)

Ampalaya, amargoso or bitter gourd (Momordica Charantia Linn) is one of the most important commercial and backyard fruit vegetables in the country today. It has both nutritive and medicinal use. The fruit and leaves of which are used as vegetable and the latter are further used as a laxative for new born babies while the stem and roots as antidotes for fever. They are rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron, carbohydrates and vitamin B. It is also known to cure diabetes, arthritis, rheumatism, asthma, warts, and ulcer.

The commercial cultivation of the crop is concentrated to Region II and IV. Generally two types are being grown the Sta. Rita type, which is long, dark green and less warty and the Pinakbet type which is short and warty and much bitter in flavor.

Varieties
Variety and Maturity[Days after planting (DAP)]

Sta. Rita strains - 70-75 days
Makiling - 65-70 days
Sta. Isabel - 70-75 days
Jade star (A, L, XL) - 60-70 days
Mayon - 65-70 days
Million Green - 65-75 days
Galaxy - 65-75 days

Climatic and Soil Requirement

Ampalaya thrives well in all types of climates but high yield can be obtained during the cooler months because of more flower setting and bigger fruits. It grows in low elevation area anytime of the year. The crops grow well in any types of soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5. Higher yield however is attained on sandy loam soil. Soil analysis is a must for commercial planting.

Land Preparation