I had the privilege of working in the provinces of Mindanao and Visayas a few years back which gave me the opportunity to savor varieties of local cuisine. Inihaw na manok and baboy (roasted/grilled/barbecue pork and chicken) in particular have flavors that are as diverse as the names that they are known for.

Personally, I am a huge fan of Inihaw na Liempo. Roasted chicken – I can live without. But without good ol’ pork liempo, I’d rather be a vegetarian.

Despite the different names they are known for, I love all of them! This is one of the so many things that I miss since I went back to Manila. The good news is, Zugbu Liempo is here to satisfy my cravings for Cebu’s distinct flavor. It  has two specialties: Inihaw na Liempo and Litson Manok.

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Let’s take a short break from the food events that have flooded my blog for the past weeks. It’s been a while since I posted a recipe here. But don’t worry, I will find time to post more of the events that I attended soon (I’m crossing my fingers). Writing a food blog is never easy, especially if it’s a recipe blog. It’s not like our family eats gourmet food everyday, you know. Plus the fact that I have to write the recipes and edit the pictures. I always want to make every post special so that you, the readers, would find it enjoyable every time you go to this site. But, yes, it does take time.

Anyway, for today’s recipe, let me give you one of my favorite Chinese dishes that I learned from my Tita — Stir-fried Chicken and Vegetables.

Turn your ordinary day into something really special with Stir-fried Chicken and Vegetables. Don’t feel intimidated by the list of ingredients on the recipe. This is, in fact, a quick and easy meal, which is what many Chinese dishes are known for. Your senses will be delighted with the combination of the sweetness of fresh vegetables and soothing aroma of ginger roots and soy sauce — very typical of many Asian dishes.

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