Filipino Sweet Macaroni Salad
CEBU, Philippines – One of the staples of the country's Christmas feast is the Sweet Macaroni Salad. It is a favorite dish especially among children, because of the sweetness. The Filipino Sweet Macaroni Salad is actually not exclusive to the Christmas feast only, as it is also served during such other occasions as birthday parties and other special occasions.
Filipino Sweet Macaroni Salad is a fairly easy dish to prepare and doesn't take a lot of time. That's why it is such a common feature in the Christmas fare at many Filipino homes.
Ingredients:
• 250 grams of Elbow Macaroni
• One can of Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 1.5 cups of drained nata de coco (coconut gel)
• One cup of Raisins
• Mayonnaise
• 100 Grams of Cheddar Cheese
• One can of drained Pineapple (500 g)
• One can of drained Fruit Cocktail (500 g)
• One green apple (cubed)
Procedure:
1. Heat water in a pan and put in the elbow Macaroni. Let it boil according to the directions on the package. When done, drain the water and rinse the macaroni with cold water and let it cool down for about 20 minutes.
2. When the macaroni is done place it in a big bowl and add the rest of the ingredients. Mix all the combined ingredients very well and cover the bowl.
3. Finally place the covered bowl in the fridge for about an hour.
4. Serve the Filipino Sweet Macaroni Salad cold.
(filipinodishes.org)
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