Philippine Tambayan

HOW TO GROW GABI

Gabi is one of the major root crops grown throughout the country. It can be grown  almost anywhere, upland or lowland. Land preparation and planting:

1. Plow the field twice to loosen the soil.

2. Harrow the field in a criss-cross manner to break the soil clods.

3. Make furrows at a distance of 75 cm. Plant in the furrows. For irregular and hilly areas, plant in holes.

4. For upland culture, plant the seed pieces 7 to 10 cm. deep in the furrows, at a 50 cm. distance between plants. When holes are prepared instead of furrows, slip the seed pieces into the holes and cover partially leaving the hollow around the plant.

5. For best results, select a field with alluvial loam soil.

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Sweet potato doughnuts

Ingredients:

2 eggs

2/3 cup sugar

2 cups boiled and mashed sweet potato

½ cup milk

2 tsp. melted margarine

3 cups all-purpose flour

3 tsp. baking powder

2/3 tsp salt

2 cups cooking oil

Beat eggs well and add sugar slowly while beating constantly. Add milk and margarine and blend well. Stir in sifted dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Roll out dough on floured board about 6/8 inch thick and cut with doughnut cutter. Fry in deep oil until brown. Good for 10 serving.

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Cassava chips

Ingredients:

1 cup boiled mashed cassava

1/8 tsp. vetsin

½ tsp salt

2/3 cooking oil

Mix mashed cassava, vetsin and salt and knead until smooth. Roll out as thin as possible on a greased surface to prevent sticking. Cut into squares. Dry under the sun for at least two hours. Deep fry in hot oul until brown. Good for 2 servings.

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