Morcon Recipe
AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami SeasoningIngredients
- 1 kilo (1000 g) Beef kabilugan (whole), thinly sliced for rolling
- 1 Tbsp. (15 ml) Calamansi juice
- 1/4 tsp. (1 g) AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning
- 1 kilo (1000 g) Tomato, overriped, finely chopped
- 1 cup (220 g) Onion, chopped
- 1/4 kilo (250 g) Ground Pork
- 1/4 cup (60 g) Pickle Relish
- 1/2 cup (105 g) Red Bell Pepper, finely chopped
- 2 pcs. (40 g) Chorizo de Bilbao, finely chopped
- 1 cup (200 g) Chinese Ham, finely choppped
- 1/2 cup (110 g) Onion, finely choppped
- 1/4 tsp. (1 g) AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning
- 2 pcs. (100 g) Eggs, slightly beaten
- 2 tsps. (6 g) Cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. (2 g) Salt
- 1/4 tsp. (1 g) White Pepper, ground
- 1/4 tsp. (1 g) Paprika
- 3 pcs. (150 g) Eggs, hard-boiled, peeled
- 1 cup (250 ml) Oil, for frying
- 6 cups (1500 ml) Water
- 1 pc. (1 g) Bay leaf, dried
- 1 pc. (1 g) Oregano leaf, whole, dried
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Milk
- 1 cup (225 g) Butter
- 1/2 cup (80 g) Keso de bola, grated
- 5 pcs. (20 g) Olives (for garnish)
Procedure
- MARINATE. In a bowl, add beef, calamansi juice, AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning, tomatoes and onion. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
- MIX. In a separate bowl, add ground pork, pickle relish, bell pepper, chorizo, ham, onions, AJI-NO-MOTO® Umaming Seasoning, beaten eggs, cornstarch, salt, white pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
- ROLL. Lay marinated beef on top of table. Place pork mixture 3/4 length of meat. Arrange sliced hard boiled eggs from one end of the meat to the other end. Roll meat tightly to ensure filling is sealed in. Tie with a string all over meat to avoid rupture of meat when frying.
- DEEP-FRY. In a skillet, heat enough oil. Deep-fry the stuffed beef until golden brown. Drain excess oil using strainer or collander.
- SIMMER. In a separate pan, boil water and the marinated juice, bay leaf and oregano leaf. Add the fried stuffed beef and simmer until meat is tender. Add milk, butter, and cheese to this sauce. Boil until sauce thickens.
- SERVE. Slice morcon when slightly firm and cold. Transfer to a serving plate then pour the sauce over the meat. Serve with olives.
Cooking Tips
Don't slice morcon immedately after cooking to avoid it from falling apart.
Cooking Time: 60 minutes
Preparation: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Servings:
20
Serving size: 3 slices meat, 1/2 cup sauce (90 g meat, 150 g sauce)
Products Used
AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning
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Nutrition Facts
Calories per serving (kcal)
299.44
Carbohydrates (g)
7.79
Proteins (g)
17.69
Fat (g)
21.89
Dietary Fiber (g)
0.92
Calcium (mg)
72.08
Iron (mg)
2.59
Sodium (mg)
384.72
Good to Know Nutrition Facts
Beef is a good source of protein, iron, Vitamin A which are all essential for healthy growth and development.