embutido

here is another requested recipe from my cousin in Utah, Mhai. (note: the picture is not my own..i just "borrowed" it from somewhere so you can see how it should look like)

as with lumpiang shanghai, i never liked embutido as a kid hehe...but now, i love preparing it simply because it is so easy to make and my kids like it (what's new? haha)

ingredients:

2 lbs ground pork (or you may combine with beef)

1 luncheon meat cut in small cubes

6 pcs hotdogs, cut in half lengthwise (optional)

3 pcs hard boiled eggs, sliced lengthwise in quarters

1/2 cup green or black olives, sliced thinly

1/3 cup tomato sauce or catsup

2 raw eggs

2 cups cheddar cheese, grated (optional)

2 cup red and green bell pepper, minced

2 cups raisins

1 cup carrots, minced

1 cup onion, minced

salt and pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients except for the hotdog and hard boiled eggs very well. Wrap in cut foil (cylindrical shape) depending on the size you prefer putting the hard boiled egg slices and hotdog strips in the center. Lock the edges of the aluminum foil. The wider the diameter, the more time you need to cook it. Steam for 1 hour or bake in the oven at 375 degrees for 30 mins. (steaming is better but i prefer baking it for convenience) Check one piece if already cooked before turning off the oven. In both cases, let it cool before slicing. You may store in the refrigerator for later or the freezer if you intend to consume the embutido after more than 3 days. Serve with banana catsup.