Embutido

EMBUTIDO

In Spain and Portugal, Embutido typically refers to a cured sausage. In Philippine cuisine, it’s a meatloaf that represents the colonial influence of Spain and the US.In Spain and Portugal, Embutido typically refers to a cured sausage. In Philippine cuisine, it’s a meatloaf that represents the colonial influence of Spain and the US.

It has the smoky Spanish chorizo and the ubiquitous Spam that made its way to the Philippines via the American occupation during the war. It also includes olives, raisins and when used as a stuffing for Chicken Relleno, it can also include hard boiled eggs. All of the above is mixed with ground pork, shaped into a log, wrapped in foil and is steamed or baked.It has the smoky Spanish chorizo and the ubiquitous Spam that made its way to the Philippines via the American occupation during the war. It also includes olives, raisins and when used as a stuffing for Chicken Relleno, it can also include hard boiled eggs. All of the above is mixed with ground pork, shaped into a log, wrapped in foil and is steamed or baked.

In my family, Embutido signifies the holidays. My mom would make quite a few for us to eat and also gift to Family and friends. After moving away from home, I would always vie to get a loaf or two to take home.In my family, Embutido signifies the holidays. My mom would make quite a few for us to eat and also gift to Family and friends. After moving away from home, I would always vie to get a loaf or two to take home.

For Noche Buena, often at the table to support our grazing way of eating, we have Jamon, Queso de Bola, Pandesal and Embutido perfect for the sandwich making that happens throughout the day.For Noche Buena, often at the table to support our grazing way of eating, we have Jamon, Queso de Bola, Pandesal and Embutido perfect for the sandwich making that happens throughout the day.

A must for my family is to eat Embutido hot – typically pan seared so it gets crispy edges. I know that there are some that eat this cold or room temperature but I love the texture it gets from pan searing. It’s amazing when it is drizzled with its pan drippings but also equally amazing with banana ketchup.A must for my family is to eat Embutido hot – typically pan seared so it gets crispy edges. I know that there are some that eat this cold or room temperature but I love the texture it gets from pan searing. It’s amazing when it is drizzled with its pan drippings but also equally amazing with banana ketchup.

Some of my favorite ways of eating Embutido:Some of my favorite ways of eating Embutido:

1 - EMBUTIDO SILOG – with Sinangag and a Fried Egg1 - EMBUTIDO SILOG – with Sinangag and a Fried Egg

2 - EMBUTIDO SANDO - with Pandesal, egg, a little kewpie and Maggi and of course, banana ketchup. Pair this with a cup of Tsokolate.2 - EMBUTIDO SANDO - with Pandesal, egg, a little kewpie and Maggi and of course, banana ketchup. Pair this with a cup of Tsokolate.

3 - EMBUTIDO FRIED RICE - with pan drippings over Scallion Fried Rice3 - EMBUTIDO FRIED RICE - with pan drippings over Scallion Fried Rice

♥️Tricia