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Kinilaw na Guso

The are many different types of edible seaweeds but lato, gulaman and guso are the most popular. They are a staple in most seaside communities households and restaurants. And the best part is that preparing them into an appetizing salad / kinilaw is very simple.  




Here's a recipe for a simple Kinilaw na Guso


Ingredients:
  • 1/2 kilo Guso or seaweed
  • 1/4 cup Vinegar / Kalamansi juice, adjust to the amount of seaweed
  • 3 pcs medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 medium size onion, chopped
  • 1 thumb size ginger, finely chopped
  • Salt (optional), pepper and sugar, to taste
  • Water




Procedure
  1. Wash clean the ingredients.
  2. Make the dressing by mixing vinegar, salt, pepper and sugar according to your taste.
  3. Add ginger and a portion of the onions and tomatoes to the mixture. Adjust flavor


  4. Blanch guso in boiling water for a few seconds.
  5. Place guso in bowl then pour over the mixture
  6. Top with more onions and tomatoes.
  7. Chill for a few minutes before serving






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