Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Steamer
- Mixing bowl
- Saucepan
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, glutinous rice flour, water, green onions, carrots, celery, onions, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Take a small amount of the mixture and form it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
3. Arrange the balls in a steamer and steam for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
4. While waiting for the burasa to cook, prepare the sweet and sour sauce. In a saucepan, combine vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, water, and cornstarch. Mix well.
5. Heat the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the sauce thickens.
6. Add vegetable oil and stir well.
7. Once the burasa is cooked, remove from the steamer and transfer to a serving dish.
8. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the burasa.
9. Garnish with chopped green onions.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Temperature:
Steaming temperature: 100°C
Serving size:
4-6 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 350
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 20g
Substitutions for ingredients:
Ground pork can be substituted with ground beef or chicken. Glutinous rice flour can be substituted with regular rice flour. Green onions, carrots, celery, and onions can be substituted with other vegetables such as bell peppers and mushrooms.
Variations:
Burasa can be fried instead of steamed for a crispy texture. The sweet and sour sauce can be spiced up with chili flakes or hot sauce.
Tips and tricks:
To prevent the burasa from sticking to each other, lightly coat them with oil before steaming. The sweet and sour sauce can be made in advance and reheated before serving.
Storage instructions:
Leftover burasa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
To reheat the burasa, steam them for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the burasa on a bed of lettuce leaves for a colorful presentation.
Garnishes:
Chopped green onions or cilantro can be used as garnishes.
Pairings:
Burasa with sweet and sour sauce pairs well with steamed rice or noodles.
Suggested side dishes:
Stir-fried vegetables or a simple salad can be served as side dishes.
Troubleshooting advice:
If the sweet and sour sauce is too thick, add more water. If it is too thin, add more cornstarch.
Food safety advice:
Make sure the ground pork is cooked through before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
Food history:
Burasa is a traditional Filipino dish made from ground pork and glutinous rice flour. It is commonly served during special occasions such as weddings and fiestas.
Flavor profiles:
The burasa has a soft and chewy texture with a savory flavor. The sweet and sour sauce adds a tangy and slightly sweet flavor to the dish.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the burasa with sweet and sour sauce as a main dish for lunch or dinner. It can also be served as an appetizer or snack.
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