August 13, 2018
12:02 PM
by: Dolly Dy-Zulueta

Herbed Butter Crostini
with King Cup Sardines Pâté
(Chef Kim Dalisay of Luxent Hotel
for King Cup Sardines)

Herbed Butter Crostini with King Cup Sardines Pâté

SARDINES is a Filipino breakfast staple. We eat it straight from the can or cooked into ginisang sardinas with garlic rice and fried egg. It is a delicious and filling meal that gives us energy to meet the day’s challenges in school or at work—and rightly so because it is full of nutrients such as Iron, Calcium, B vitamins and heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids.

As we discover all the good sardines can do for our health, we also begin discovering new ways of serving and enjoying it. Chefs have even elevated it to gourmet status by using it in pasta, sandwiches and appetizers, among others. Just recently, Luxent Hotel’s Executive Chef Kim Dalisay picked up a few cans of King Cup Sardines in Tomato Sauce and King Cup Sardines in Tomato Sauce with Chili, and one of the dishes that Chef Kim whipped up was Herbed Butter Crostini with King Cup Sardines Pâté.

Surprisingly inexpensive and simple to make, Herbed Butter Crostini with King Cup Sardines Pâté uses King Cup Sardines instead of liver. It’s great on toasts and salads, too.

1.5 grams butter
1 can King Cup Sardines, drained
1 gram chopped parsley
1 tsp. fresh thyme
3 grams minced garlic
.05 gram grated lemon zest
French bread, sliced
7 grams butter
black olives, sliced
chopped spring onion
shredded lettuce

1. Pre-heat oven to 425 °F.
2. Melt 1.5 grams butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
3. Add sardines and stir until fish dissolves around 3 minutes.
4. Stir in herbs, garlic and lemon zest.
5. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush top of bread slices with butter. Bake until bread slices are golden and crunchy, around 7 to 10 minutes.
6. Spread sardines pâté on bread slices. Top with sliced black olives, chopped spring onion and lettuce.

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August 11, 2018
3:03 PM
by: Dolly Dy-Zulueta

Sicilian King Cup Pizza
(Chef Kim Dalisay of Luxent Hotel
for King Cup Sardines)

HERE’S another delightful dish that you can whip up using a can or two of King Cup Sardines, as shared by Luxent Hotel’s executive chef Kim Dalisay, who created this recipe. Teeming with cheese and herbs and also perfect on toast, this pizza is a healthier homemade alternative to commercial pizzas. It can be paired with a simple salad for a truly satisfying meal.

2 cans King Cup Sardines in Tomato Sauce
500 grams pizza crust
200 ml. tomato sauce
350 grams Mozzarella cheese
120 grams Parmesan cheese
20 grams dried oregano
200 grams onion rings

1. Top the pizza crust with tomato sauce (*make sure to leave about an inch of bare dough around the edges of the crust), Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, onion rings and sardines.
2. Bake until the cheese and crust begin to brown, about 20 minutes.
3. Let cool for 5 minutes.
4. Slice into square and serve.

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August 10, 2018
3:46 PM
by: Dolly Dy-Zulueta

Pasta Aglio Olio
with Sauteed King Cup Sardines
(Chef Kim Dalisay of Luxent Hotel
for King Cup Sardines)

PrintWHAT else can you do with a can of King Cup Sardines besides eat it straight from the can or make ginisang sardinas with it? Why, you can turn it into a gourmet one-dish meal by making Pasta Aglio Olio with Sautéed King Cup Sardines!

Executive Chef Kim Dalisay of Luxent Hotel shares this filling and comforting pasta dish that packs in a ton of flavors without any calorie-laden ingredients. It is also quick and easy to prepare.

4 kgs. angel hair pasta
500 ml. pure olive oil
500 grams minced garlic
2 cans King Cup Sardines with Chili, drained
salt to taste
4 grams ground pepper
10 grams garlic powder
sprinkle of chili flakes
250 grams chopped parsley
250 grams Parmesan cheese

1. Boil water with salt in a pot. Add angel hair pasta and boil for 10 minutes or until al dente.
2. In a pan, add pure olive oil, then sauté garlic and King Cup Sardines over medium heat.
3. Add the pasta and toss well, then sprinkle with salt, ground pepper, garlic powder and chili flakes.
4. Garnish with parsley and serve with Parmesan cheese.

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August 9, 2018
11:35 AM
by: Dolly Dy-Zulueta

Coco Martin Is King Cup’s
New Brand Ambassador

'Probinsyano' star Coco Martin is the new brand ambassador of King Cup Sardines

‘Probinsyano’ star Coco Martin is the new brand ambassador of King Cup Sardines

WHAT canned food does your favorite celebrity eat? If you ask Probinsyano star Coco Martin, his answer would be King Cup Sardines. After all, he is the face and the brand ambassador of this excellent local brand of sardines, dubbed “Hari ang Sarap, Hari ang Sardinas.”

King Cup brand ambassador Coco Martin with Permex executives, from left: Jimmy Yap, president; Engr. Jaydrick Yap, vice president for sales and marketing; and chief finance officer Eugene Yap

King Cup brand ambassador Coco Martin with Permex executives, from left: Jimmy Yap, president; Engr. Jaydrick Yap, vice president for sales and marketing; and chief finance officer Eugene Yap

Just recently introduced as such, Coco is happy to represent King Cup Sardines because he truly enjoys its delicious taste and appreciates the nutritional value it provides him and everyone who eats it. Each can is packed with high protein, calcium, iron and Omega 3 fatty acids, and since King Cup Sardines is specifically created for mass market consumption, it is affordable to almost everyone and therefore contributes to the promotion of nutritional food among people from all walks of life. Sardines may be considered as a Filipino food staple, but King Cup Sardines elevates this so-called “poor man’s food” into a gastronomic delight. Made from fresh tamban fish cooked in tomato sauce with just the right amount of spices, it has a firm, meaty texture rarely found in regular sardines. It tastes great straight from the can or sautéed with ginger and onion to make ginisang sardinas, which is a big Pinoy favorite.

“Isang malaking kasiyahan sa akin na maging King Cup Sardines brand ambassador dahil naniniwala ako sa kalidad ng produktong ito. Naalala ko, bata pa lang ako, excited talaga ako umuwi sa lola ko—at ang paborito kong ginisang sardinas na hinahanda nya. Simple lang pero mapapauwi ka talaga sa lasa at sarap,” says Coco.

Coco Martin introduced as the new brand ambassador of King Cup Sardines

Coco Martin introduced as the new brand ambassador of King Cup Sardines

Just one of the many brands under Permex Producer and Exporter Corporation and backed by 30 years of experience, King Cup is produced in Zamboanga, which is reputed to be one of the biggest and most efficient tuna and sardine processing plants in the country. Permex employs about 1,500 workers and has a capacity to process 70 metric tons of tuna and  metric tons of sardines. It has certainly come a long way from its humble beginnings, with a work force of 300 and a capacity of 10 tons of fish. It has grown and expanded tremendously over the last three decades.

Aside from these, the company has won several awards and earned accolades over the years. It takes pride in being the only Philippine fish cannery to attain a “Double Triple A” rating by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans of Canada. It was also a recipient of the Golden Shell Award for Excellence in Exports, the first fish cannery to earn the recognition. Permex also happens to be one of the few Philippine canning plants accredited by the European Union.

Besides 'Ginisang Sardinas,' King Cup Sardines can be made into 'Pasta Aglio Olio with Sauteed King Cup Sardines'

Besides ‘Ginisang Sardinas,’ King Cup Sardines can be made into ‘Pasta Aglio Olio with Sauteed King Cup Sardines’

King Cup Sardines can also be used for this delicious 'Sicilian King Cup Pizza'

King Cup Sardines can also be used for this delicious ‘Sicilian King Cup Pizza’

King Cup Sardines comes in two variants—King Cup Sardines in Tomato Sauce and King Cup Sardines in Tomato Sauce with Chili Added. These are available in all leading supermarkets and groceries nationwide.

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August 2, 2018
3:39 PM
by: Dolly Dy-Zulueta

It’s Mooncake Season
at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

Exquisite mooncakes available at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

Exquisite mooncakes available at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

THE Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival is here, and so it is Mooncake Season once again. The second most celebrated event next to Chinese New Year, the Mid-Autumn Festival takes place when the moon is in its fullest state, symbolizing harmony and prosperity. People back then believed that the behavior of the moon affected the production of local goods, so, during this day, gratitude was expressed and sacrifices were offered through a special delicacy called the mooncake.

This practice has survived the test of time and the celebration continues to this day, and one of those at the forefront of the Mid-Autumn Festival observance is Marco Polo Ortigas Manila. The hotel heralds rich tradition and culture with exquisite mooncake gift sets as presents to share with loved ones, family and friends.

Mooncakes in gift sets of four pieces and six pieces

Mooncakes in gift sets of four pieces and six pieces

Inspired by the Orient’s traditional flowers, these authentic mooncakes are imported directly from Hong Kong and symbolize luck, prosperity and honor. For this auspicious time, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila offers mooncakes in two gift boxes—Plum Blossom, which is a set of four pieces, available at Php2,588; and Peony, which consists of half a dozen pieces, at Php3,588.

Aside from mooncakes, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila encourages families to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival by sharing an auspicious meal at the hotel’s award-winning Cantonese restaurant, Lung Hin. A team of highly experienced Chinese chefs has put together a well-defined menu of Cantonese specialties, including dim sum, roast meats and seafood, specifically for this season.

 

(Lung Hin is located at Level 44 of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, which can be found at Meralco Ave. corner Sapphire St., Ortigas Center, Pasig City; with telephone number (632) 720-7777.)

 

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