Embutido

by Jean
(Philippines)

A traditional recipe from the Philippines.

Ingredients:

400 grams (1/2 pound) Ground Pork
1 ½ cups semi-ripe "saba" banana, boiled and grated
2 eggs lightly beaten
2 pieces regular size hotdogs, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell-pepper, chopped
¼ cup sweet pickle relish
½ cup tomato sauce
1 cup stale bread
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon salt
1 ½ black pepper
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 tablespoons powdered milk (optional)
½ teaspoon monosodium glutamate (optional)

Directions:

* Flake fish. Combine all ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
* Roll 1 ½ cups of mixture in aluminum foil or colorless cellophane.
* Steam for one hour.
* Cool-chill overnight.
* Slice diagonally.
* Serve with ketchup.