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As the weekend approaches and you look forward to some well-deserved relaxation, spending hours sweating it out in the kitchen is the last thing you want. Thankfully, there is a solution to help make cooking easy and tasty, leaving you more time to enjoy your weekends.

With the help of Knorr's Shrimp and Chicken broth cubes, you may prepare your favorite Pinoy dishes like pancit and chicken adobo, and impress your friends and family. 

These cubes not only help make cooking easy and tasty, but they also help you save money, spend less time in the kitchen. 

Here are some recipes that you may cook in 30 minutes or less, each with 10 steps or less: 

Shrimp Pancit Canton

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Try this classic Filipino dish made special with Knorr Shrimp Cubes. These cubes are made from real shrimp extracts, providing an authentic and rich seafood flavor without the need for expensive, whole shrimp.  

Cooking time - 30 mins 

Difficulty - Average 

Prep time - 15 mins 

Serves - 5 people 

Ingredients:  

- 125 g pork, thinly sliced 

- 1/4 cup water 

- 2 tbsp oil 

- 1 small pc onion chopped 

- 4 cloves garlic chopped 

- 1/4 cup chicken liver, cut into bite-sized pcs 

- 1/2 cup shrimp peeled (optional) 

- 1 small pc carrot, cut into thin strips 

- 1/4 cup chicharo, ends trimmed 

- 1/4 pc cabbage, sliced into thick strips or baby pak choi (bok choy) 

- 2 tbsp kintsay, roughly chopped 

- 1/2 cup beansprouts, well rinsed and drained 

- 2 cups water 

- 2 pcs Knorr Shrimp Cubes 

- 1 tbsp soy sauce 

- pinch of ground black pepper 

- 1 pack (240 g) pancit canton noodles 

Procedure: 

1. First, you need to get a pan and boil the pork in 1/4 cup water for 10-15 minutes or until the water dries up. 

2. Pour in the oil and begin sautéing the pork until it turns brown in color. 

3. Throw in the onions and garlic and cook until they are tender. 

4. Add the chicken liver and sauté until fully cooked. If you are using whole shrimp, add them after the chicken liver is fully cooked. But if you are watching your budget, do not worry. You may skip the shrimp and use Knorr Shrimp Cubes to still get that shrimp flavor. 

5. If you opt to add whole shrimp, once it changes color, add the carrots, chicharo, cabbage or pak-choi, beansprouts and kintsay and sauté for 1 minute. 

6. Pour the water, Knorr Shrimp Cubes and soy sauce into the pan and allow these to simmer until the cube is dissolved well. Give this a nice seasoning of pepper. 

7. Take the meat and vegetables out of the pan and drain them in a strainer or colander before transferring them to a bowl. This ensures that the noodles will cook properly in the stock and that the vegetables are still firm and not overcooked as well. 

8. With the stock still simmering, drop the noodles in and stir it every once in a while. Stir occasionally to let the noodles absorb all the flavors of the stock. If the noodles have absorbed all the liquid and they are not yet tender, water may be added 

9. Once the noodles are tender, transfer them onto a serving platter and arrange the cooked meats and vegetables on top. And then you are done. Your Pancit Canton is ready to be served. This dish is ideally served and paired with calamansi and soy sauce on the side.¹

Shrimp Pancit Bihon

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Pancit Bihon is another classic Filipino noodle dish featuring thin rice noodles, shrimp, and an assortment of vegetables. Let this easy-to-make dish unite you with your loved ones in good conversation, good company and even better food. 

Cooking time - 20 mins 

Difficulty - Average
 Prep time - 30 mins
 Serves - 5 people 

Ingredients: 

- 2 tbsp oil 

- 1 pc onion, chopped 

- 4 cloves garlic, chopped 

- 100 g pork, sliced 

- 50 g hrimp (optional) 

- 2 cups water 

- 1 pc Knorr Shrimp Cubes 

- 3-4 tbsp soy sauce 

- 50 g carrots, sliced thinly 

- 50 g green beans, sliced 

- 500 g bihon (rice noodles) 

- 50 g cabbage, sliced 

- black pepper, to taste 

- Serve with: calamansi chopped spring onions (optional) 

Procedure:  

1. Get a wok and bring it up to medium heat. Pour a small amount of oil and cook the onions and garlic until you get a fragrant aroma. TIP: If you do not have a wok, you may use a kawa (kawali). 

2. Throw in the sliced pork and sauté until it becomes light brown in color before adding the shrimp.  

3. (Optional) Toss the shrimp in the hot pan for about a few seconds so as not to overcook it. 

4. Pour in the water, soy sauce, and Knorr Shrimp Cube. Bring this to a simmer for about 2 minutes. 

5. Add the green beans and carrots before finally adding the bihon. Gently stir the mixture and simmer until the broth is absorbed by the noodles. This will only take about 5 minutes. 

6. Add the cabbage and mix well until all the ingredients are cooked through. It is always a treat to have a bowl of calamansi and spring onions ready when eating a serving of pancit.²

Bam-I

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This classic Cebu dish, ideal for sharing with the family or friends, combines the rich flavors of chicken, sweet chorizo, garden-fresh vegetables, and the savory taste of shrimp, all tossed with egg noodles. 

Cooking Time - 15 mins 

Difficulty - Average
 Prep Time - 20 mins 

Serves - 3 people 

Ingredients: 

- 2 tbsp oil 

- 1 tbsp achuete 

- 1 pc onion, chopped 

- 6 cloves garlic, chopped 

- 1 pc chorizo, sliced 

- 1/4 cup chicken breast, sliced 

- 6 pcs suaje, chopped 

- 1 cup water 

- 2 pcs Knorr Shrimp Cubes 

- 300 g noodles (mami & bihon) 

- 1/4 pc carrot 

- 1 bunch pechay, sliced 

- Serve with: sliced hard boiled egg & calamansi 

Procedure: 

1. Extract the color of atsuete by combining 2 tablespoons of oil with 1 tablespoon of atsuete in a sauté pan. Turn the heat to medium and leave the seeds to cook. Discard the seeds once it turns dark in color. 

2. Throw in the onions, and garlic until you can smell the aroma of cooked vegetables. Continue by dropping the chorizo, chicken breast, and suaje. Sauté until the meat and vegetables are cooked through. 

3. Pour in water and bring this to a boil before adding Knorr Shrimp Cubes. Give this a quick, but gentle stir. 

4. Throw in the noodles and vegetables, toss to fully mix and to cook them evenly. Taste the cooked noodles and adjust the flavor by adding enough salt and pepper. 

5. Decorate the noodles with slices of hard-boiled egg on top and calamansi on the side.³

Chicken Adobo

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Chicken Adobo is a timeless Filipino dish, cherished for its simplicity. With Knorr Chicken Cubes, you may enrich its taste. This recipe combines the traditional flavors of chicken, soy sauce, and vinegar with Knorr Chicken Cubes to achieve a balanced taste and a comforting and satisfying dish. 

Cooking time - 30 mins
 Difficulty - Average
 Prep time - 15 mins 

Serves - 4 people 

Ingredients: 

- 2 tbsp canola oil 

- 6 cloves garlic crushed 

- 1 pc onion, sliced 

- 1 kg chicken cut ups 

- 2 tbsp vinegar 

- 1/4 cup soy sauce 

- 1 cup water 

- 2 pcs bay leaves 

- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns, slightly crushed 

- 2 pcs Knorr Chicken Cubes 

- 1 tsp brown sugar packed 

- Option: 1 cup kale or spinach 

Procedure: 

1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic and onions. Then add chicken to the pan and sear on all sides, until you have a little browning in the chicken skin. 

2. Pour in vinegar, soy sauce and water. Add bay leaves, pepper and Knorr Chicken Cubes. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce heat to simmer, but do not cover the pan. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes. 

3. Remove chicken pieces from sauce and fry in another pan until nicely browned. 

4. Put back the fried chicken pieces into the sauce. Add sugar and let it simmer again for another 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Serve warm.⁴ 

Ginisang Monggo

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Looking to add a nutritious dish to your daily meals? Ginisang Monggo, a traditional Pinoy favorite that is packed with B vitamins, protein and minerals. Ideal for any occasion, Ginisang Monggo is a wholesome and satisfying meal that the entire family may enjoy.

Cooking time - 30 mins

Difficulty - Average
 Prep time - 60 mins

Serves - 4 people

Ingredients: 

- 1 cup whole monggo beans

- 4 cups water

- 2 tbsp vegetable cooking oil

- 5 cloves garlic, mashed

- 1 pc medium-sized onion, chopped

- 3 pcs medium-sized red tomatoes, chopped

- 1/4 kg pork strips

- 2 pcs Knorr Pork Cubes

- 1/4 cup ampalaya, sliced very thinly (optional)

- 1 cup malunggay leaves

- Topping: 1/2 cup crushed pork chicharon (optional)

Procedure: 

1. Cooking is all about love and patience. There are certain dishes that need more attention than others, no matter how simple they are. But in the end, you may be sure that the reward is worth it. Monggo is one of those dishes that needs certain preparation before it is fully enjoyed by the family.

2. Since monggo is a seed, you need to wash the seeds first in water to get rid of the unwanted dirt they might have collected. And since monggo is a kind of dried bean, you need to soak monggo in water to soften them because seeds absorb water. You may soak monggo for a minimum of 1 hour, but the longer you soak them, the less time you need to cook them. Make sure to remove the floating particles on top. You do not want any dirt on your dish.

3. Once your beans are soft enough you may start sautéing the garlic, onions and tomatoes in a saucepan for about 2 minutes or more. Here is a technique that most people do not know. Since your "aromatics" which are also known as your sautéing vegetables contain sugar, the longer you cook them, the more you develop flavor from caramelization.

4. The next step is simple: add the pork strips and sauté until nicely browned. Then, drain the beans from the soaking water and add them to your pot. Pour in 4 cups of water and add the Knorr Pork Cubes. Allow this mixture to simmer until the beans are easily mashable. If you prefer a thinner soup consistency, add more water. On the other hand, if you want a thicker soup consistency, lessen the amount of water or you may continue cooking until the sauce thickens.

5. Add the optional ampalaya and cook for 2 more minutes before adding the malunggay leaves. 

(Tip 1: If you are not a fan of ampalaya, use ampalaya leaves instead or just add more malunggay leaves.

(Tip 2: Monggo is best topped with chicharon and paired with any fried dish like fish or liempo.)

With Knorr's Shrimp and Chicken Cubes, you may create delicious meals with ease, leaving you more time to savor your weekends with family and friends.  

Photo source: Knorr

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To learn more about Knorr's products and recipes, visit https://www.knorr.com/ph/home.html

References:  

1. Pancit Canton Recipe. Knorr.

2. Bam-I Recipe. Knorr. 

3. Easy-to-Make  Pancit Bihon Recipe. Knorr. 

4. Chicken Adobo Recipe. Knorr.

5. Ginisang Monggo Recipe. Knorr.