Sinaklob

Sinaklob

Wrapped Sticky Rice

Another traditional packed lunch, in some provinces of the Philippines. Rice and viand are combined together and wrapped in banana leaves. Left-over Asado, Caldereta, Menudo, Adobo, Mitsado or Apritada, that can be used as the fillings.

Ingredients :

• 2 Cups glutinous rice
• 1/2 Lbs Beef, cut in cubes
• 1 Large potato
• 1 Medium red pepper
• 1 Onion
• 2 Tomato
• 2 Boiled eggs
• 1 Laurel leaf
• 2 Cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 Cup soya sauce
• Salt and Pepper
• Banana leaves
• Cooking twine

Directions :

• Soak the glutinous rice overnight  in cold water, wash and drain.

Fillings ;

• In a casserole, combine the beef, bay leaves, onions, tomatoes, soya sauce, tomato sauce, and water or beef stock.
• Bring to a boil and simmer until the beef is almost tender.
• Add the potatoes and red bell pepper,
• Let simmer until potatoes and carrots are cooked – occasionally stir to thicken sauce.
• Remove from fire, set aside and let it cool.

Wrapping ;

• In a bowl, add the filling sauce and glutinous rice together, mix well until combine.
• Place two banana leaves together and fold to form a cone.
• Fill the cone about 2 tablespoon of glutinous rice.
• Add 2 tablespoon of fillings and slice egg.
• Top with more glutinous rice, till you reach the top of the cone.
• Fold the leaves around the pouch, and secure with cooking twine.

Cooking ;

• Place the wrapped in a deep casserole, add water.
• Cover the pot with a lid, and cook over medium heat for 2 hours.

Cooking Tips :

1. For better taste, add more fillings. and use salted egg .
2. Make sure the entire wrapped are submerged in water.
3. To test if they are cooked through – you’ll have to unwrap one and check.
4. Once the wrapped are cooked, remove from the pan and place in a colander to drain.
5. Uneaten wrapped can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days, and in the freezer for 2 months.

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Mitsado

Mitsado

(Braised Beef)

This recipe was named mitsado, because of the (mitsa) or wicked
 of pork fat inserted in the beef.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs of beef
• 1/8 kilo of pork fat cut into strips
• 4 onions, peeled and quartered
• 5 medium potatoes, quartered
• 1 medium sized carrot, sliced in 1/2″ sections
• 1 Red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 cups beef stock or 2 bouillon cubes dissolved in 2 cup water
• 3 bay leaves (laurel leaves)
• 1/4 -cup vinegar
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 2 cups of canned dice tomatoes
• 1 cup soy sauce
• pepper to taste

Directions :

• Cut an incision on the beef and insert a pork strip and in the middle.
• In a casserole, combine the beef , bay leaves, onions and diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, soya sauce and beef stock.
• Bring to a boil and simmer until the beef is almost tender.
• Add the vinegar and let boil for a minute or two.
• Add the potatoes, carrot, and bell pepper.
• Let simmer until potatoes and carrots are cooked – occasionally stir to thicken sauce.