{"id":98,"date":"2008-02-27T15:50:07","date_gmt":"2008-02-27T22:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theasiangrandmotherscookbook.wordpress.com\/?p=79"},"modified":"2008-02-27T15:50:07","modified_gmt":"2008-02-27T22:50:07","slug":"how-meatloaf-saved-the-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apa.si.edu\/picklesandtea\/how-meatloaf-saved-the-day\/","title":{"rendered":"How meatloaf saved the day"},"content":{"rendered":"

hungry_hobbit, a.k.a. my husband, has been lamenting that all we’ve been having at home is\u00a0Asian\u00a0food (now c’mon,\u00a0would you\u00a0complain?). Well, with all the recipe testing that’s been going on,\u00a0it’s not like I\u00a0can help it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Then it\u00a0came time to try\u00a0Leah Tolosa’s Filipino-style meatloaf recipe, embutido.<\/p>\n

hungry_hobbit stopped asking me what’s for dinner months ago but I volunteered the evening’s menu anyway. “Honey, we’re having meatloaf, but with a Filipino twist.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ding!\u00a0His eyes lit up!\u00a0<\/p>\n

That evening, hungry_hobbit dined with a smile. The next day,\u00a0he\u00a0brought embutido\u00a0to work for lunch\u00a0and he\u00a0ate it again for dinner!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Thank you, Leah, your meatloaf\u00a0saved the day!<\/p>\n

Filipino-style meatloaf (Embutido)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

I read online somewhere that\u00a0embutido is traditionally\u00a0wrapped with the skin of pig’s intestines. Does anyone have any input?<\/p>\n

All I can say is that I’m thankful modern-day versions like Leah Tolosa’s are wrapped with aluminum foil. Embutido can also be served as a\u00a0“cold cut.” Lightly pan-fry slices or deep-fry the whole log then slice. However, you choose to serve it, it’s delicious dipped in banana ketchup or Thai sweet chili sauce.<\/p>\n

Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (30 minutes active)
\nMakes: 4 to 6 servings<\/p>\n

2 slices white bread, cut into cubes (2 cups)
\n1\/2 cup milk
\n1 large egg, beaten
\n1 tablespoon vegetable oil
\n1 clove garlic, minced
\n1 small onion, chopped (3\/4 cup)
\n1 medium carrot, peeled and grated (1\/2 cup)
\n1\/2 small red bell pepper, chopped (1\/2 cup)
\n1 1\/2 pounds ground meat of choice (chicken, turkey, pork, veal or beef) (2 1\/2 cups)
\n1\/2 cup raisins
\n1\/3 cup sweet\u00a0relish
\n1\/2 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
\n1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
\n3 hard boiled eggs, each halved<\/p>\n

Three (12- by 12-inch) square sheets of aluminum foil<\/p>\n

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.<\/p>\n

In a large bowl, soak bread cubes in milk until soft, about 5 minutes.\u00a0 Mix in beaten eggs.<\/p>\n

In an 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add garlic and onion and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until onions are soft and translucent. Add carrots and bell pepper. Cook another 1 to 2 minutes until heated through. Cool veggie mixture slightly, about 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

Add veggie mixture to bread mixture in the bowl followed by remaining ingredients except hard boiled eggs. Mix well.<\/p>\n

To assemble embutido, lay a sheet of aluminum foil on the counter. Scoop one third of the meat mixture (about 2 cups) onto the center of foil. Shape into a 9- by 5-inch rectangle.<\/p>\n

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Lay 2 egg halves, cut-side down, on top of meat mound.<\/p>\n

\"IMG_0978\"<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lifting the 2 longer sides of foil, shape meat mixture into a log around the eggs and hide them in the center.<\/p>\n

Wrap completely with foil, rolling back and forth into a tightly packed log about 2- to 3-inches in diameter. Secure by twisting ends shut. Repeat with remaining meat mixture and eggs to form 2 more logs.<\/p>\n

Place wrapped logs on a baking sheet or pan and bake for 1 hour.<\/p>\n

\"IMG_0982\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Cool embudito completely before serving. To serve, unwrap aluminum foil and cut embutido into half-inch-thick slices. Arrange at an angle on the platter to show off hard-boiled egg in the center. <\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

hungry_hobbit, a.k.a. my husband, has been lamenting that all we’ve been having at home is\u00a0Asian\u00a0food (now c’mon,\u00a0would you\u00a0complain?). 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