Mi Cushina cu Jeffrey

Christmas Ayaca
Serves
4
Time
45 minutes
Ingredients

For the Dough

  • Corn flour
  • Butter or margarine
  • Annatto (rucu)
  • Salt and sugar

For the Filling

  • Chicken (breast or thigh), cut into pieces
  • Chicken bouillon
  • Light soy sauce
  • Sweet soy sauce (ketjap manis)
  • Tomato paste
  • Olive oil
  • Spices (to taste): garlic powder, onion powder, curry powder, black pepper, paprika, all-purpose seasoning
  • Onion, garlic, hot pepper, celery – finely chopped

For Assembling the Ayaca

  • Capers
  • Olives
  • Green onions
  • Cashews
  • Raisins
  • Prunes
  • Green and red bell peppers
  • Banana leaves
  • Kitchen string
  • Hot pepper sauce (optional)
Directions
  1. Prepare the Dough
    • In a bowl, mix the corn flour with salt and sugar.
    • Heat the butter with annatto (rucu) and add it to the flour.
    • Gradually add warm water and knead until a smooth, soft dough forms. 
    • Set aside.
  2. Prepare the Filling
    • Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion, garlic, hot pepper, and celery until fragrant.
    • Add the chicken and season with the spices. Cook until lightly browned.
    • Stir in tomato paste, light soy sauce, sweet soy sauce and chicken bouillon.
    • Let the filling simmer until cooked through and flavorful. 
    • Remove from heat.
  3. Prepare the Banana Leaves
    • Clean the banana leaves and lightly warm them up to make them flexible. 
    • Cut into squares.
  4. Assemble the Ayaca
    • Place a spoonful of dough in the center of a banana leaf and flatten it.
    • Add a portion of the chicken filling on top.
    • Garnish with capers, olives, green onions, cashews, raisins, prunes, and bell peppers.
  5. Wrap and Tie
    • Fold the banana leaf carefully around the filling to form a neat package.
    • Secure tightly with kitchen string.
  6. Cook the Ayacas
    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
    • Add the wrapped ayacas and cook for about 1 to 1½ hours.
    • Remove from water and let cool slightly before serving.
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