december-2011

CHRISTMAS FOOD SPECIAL
Marivic Diaz-Lim’s
Glazed Smoked Jamon
When Marivic Diaz-Lim’s restaurant, Apartment 1B, opened its doors, its menu of
gourmet comfort food — think honey-glazed pork ribs, spaghetti and meatballs,
big breakfast platters of egg, cheese and crisp bacon — became an instant hit with
foodies. The Culinary Institute of America-trained chef is no stranger to jazzing up
beloved dishes, so for Smile’s food special, she takes on the Christmas leg ham.
Try this twist Buy a piece of frozen leg ham at your supermarket. To make the
glaze, combine mango and pineapple purée, honey, brown coconut sugar, star
anise, cinnamon stick and ginger juice in a sauce pan over medium heat. Stir the
glaze occasionally for 15 minutes or until it thickens, and brush it over the ham.
Bake the ham for 10 minutes and add more glaze until it’s as golden as you want it.
Chef Marivic Diaz-Lim runs Apartment 1B, One Lafayette Square, 132 LP Leviste
St, Salcedo Village, Makati City. Tel: +63 (2) 843 4075
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