Vegetarian Classic Filipino Embutido
Delight in the familiar flavors of the Philippines with a vegetarian twist on the classic embutido. This Vegetarian Classic Filipino Embutido features a medley of finely chopped vegetables, sweet raisins, and a savory ground meat substitute, all bound together with breadcrumbs and eggs for a hearty, flavorful loaf. Seasoned with soy sauce and vegetarian oyster sauce, this dish captures the sweet-savory essence of traditional Filipino cuisine. Wrapped in fragrant banana leaves and steamed to perfection, it boasts a tender texture and an enticing aroma. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, this meat-free embutido is both wholesome and satisfying. Serve it sliced and enjoy a taste of the Philippine islands while catering to vegetarian diets.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 cup green peas, frozen
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 2 cups vegetarian ground meat substitute
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons vegetarian oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 4 pieces banana or plantain leaves, for wrapping
Instructions
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for about 2 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in grated carrots, red bell pepper, and green peas; cook for 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
Mix in the raisins and vegetarian ground meat substitute, cooking until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked vegetable mixture with bread crumbs, vegetarian oyster sauce, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and beaten eggs. Mix until well combined.
Lay the banana or plantain leaves on a clean surface. Divide the embutido mixture into 4 equal parts and shape each part into a log, about 6 inches long.
Place each log on a piece of banana leaf, roll the leaf around the log tightly, and fold the ends to seal.
Arrange the wrapped embutido logs in a steamer basket and steam over boiling water for 45 minutes.
Once cooked, let them cool before unwrapping. Slice and serve as needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2087 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.2 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 370 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 8237 mg | 358% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.4 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.0 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.6 g | ||
| Protein | 115.8 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 672 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 25.6 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 3438 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
