Saturday 25 August 2012

Tamales
(Filipino Style Tamales)
 Traditional farmers packed lunch in some provinces of the Philippines
wherein rice and meats are wrapped together in banana leaves. A 
special delicacy served during a fiesta or any special occasions. 

Ingredients :
  • 3 cups rice
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup roasted peanut
  • 1/2 cup chicken
  • 1/2 cup sliced ham
  • 1/2 cup shelled shrimp
  • 2 boiled egg
  • 5 cups coconut milk
  • Atsuete powder (dissolve in 1/2 cup of water)
  • Banana leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions :
  • In a frying pan, toast the rice until golden brown.
  • Grind rice in a blender and set aside. After the rice, grind the roasted peanuts.
  • In a deep pan combine coconut milk, salt, pepper and brown sugar, let it boil.
  • Add the powdered rice, with constant stirring.
  • Add the ground roasted peanut, stir constantly and cook over low heat until thick.
  • Continue cooking the paste, until it separates from the pan. 
  • Divide the paste into 2 parts, set aside other half of the paste (regular paste)
  • Add atsuete water to to the remaining half and cook for 5 minutes (red paste)
  • Lay two banana leaves. At the center, put 3 tablespoons of the regular paste and flatten lightly. 
  • Top each with chicken, sliced ham, eggs and shrimp. Cover with 3 tablespoons of red paste.
  • Wrap with banana leaves in four folds and steam for 20 to 30 minutes.



2 comments:

  1. Thanks for the post brings back memories of Pampanga! Keep up the great work!! God bless!!

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    1. Thanks Reggie, We'll keep up the best. There are more pampanggas best to come.

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