Chef Jose Sarasola caps off 2022 with his fave holiday dishes

It's been a productive year for celebrity chef and entrepreneur Jose Sarasola. The Sparkle artist just finished the fourth season of Eat Well, Live Well, Stay Well with Iya Villania-Arellano. His 12-year-old business, Avenue 75, continues to thrive as well. Aside from his acting chops, he has also showcased his skills on the basketball court during the GMA NCAA All-Star Basketball Game where he was even hailed as the Celebrity MVP back in June. He also graced Manila Bulletin's Sketch Fest this year as one of its special guests.
As 2022 draws to an end, what better way to celebrate the fruitful year than to spend it with our family and loved ones. For celebrities, the holiday season doesn't only mean taking a break from work, it also allows them to be with their family and friends and spend time together - most of the time, over food! Check out Chef Jose's favorite holiday dishes: Ramyeon, Bruschetta, and Korean Chicken Poppers.
Ramyeon

Ingredients:
Sukiyaki Beef
Noodles 1 pack
Mushrooms 1 pack
Eggs 1 egg
Cheese 1 square cheese
Kimchi 2 tablespoons
Nori 2 strips
Spring onion 1 tsp
Ssamjang 1 tbsp

Instructions:
- Marinate beef salt and pepper
- Fry
- Set aside
- Boil water
- Place noodles in water
- Add packed noodles seasoning
- Add ssamjang, egg, cheese to the pot and let it bubble away
- Place everything in bowl
- Add Kimchi
- Then the Sliced nori and chopped spring onion for garnish
Bruschetta

Ingredients:
Garlic cloves 2 heads
Cherry tomatoes 20 pieces
Thyme 1 tsp
Olive oil 1 cup
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Baguette
Few basil Basil
Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp

Instructions:
- Place in baking pan garlic,cherry tomatoes,olive oil and thyme and bake in oven for 15 mins at 360F
- When soft remove from oven
- Slice baguette and heat on stove till warm
- Then place on top of baguette tomatoes and garlic and mash with fork then sprinkle some parmesan cheese and sliced fresh basil and add pepper and a bit of olive oil
Korean Chicken Poppers

Ingredients:
2 Boneless chicken thighs
Salt pepper
Cayenne 1 tsp
Paprika 1 tsp
Garlic powder 1 tsp
Oregano 1 tsp
Flour 2 cups
Water 1 cup
Gochujang 1 tbsp
Soy sauce 1 tbsp
Ketchup 1 tbsp
Hot sauce 1 tsp
Sugar 1 tsp
Garlic 1 tbsp
Spring onion 1 tbsp
Sesame seeds 1 tbsp

Instructions:
- Slice your chicken in cubes
- Season with salt and pepper
- In a bowl combine water and flour to make batter
- Add chicken to batter. coat well
- Then deep fry in hot oil for 5 mins
- Remove let rest for 10 mins
- Then re fry for 5 more mins
- Double fry gives a more crispy texture
- In a pan add ketchup, soy sauce, hot sauce, gochujang, sugar and garlic when sauce is done add your chicken and coat well
- Remove and plate
- Sprinkle with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds