Curanto

Instructions

1. In a large pit or outdoor fire pit, prepare a bed of hot coals. You can also use a large pot if cooking indoors.
2. Place banana leaves or cabbage leaves over the hot coals or at the bottom of the pot to create a base for the ingredients.
3. Layer the ingredients in the following order: sliced onions, pork ribs, chicken thighs, and smoked sausage. Season each layer with salt and pepper.
4. Add the sliced potatoes and corn on top of the meat layers.
5. Finally, add the mussels and clams. Pour the white wine over the top.
6. Cover the entire assembly with additional banana leaves or cabbage leaves, sealing the edges to trap the steam.
7. If cooking in a pit, cover with hot stones or more coals and seal with wet burlap sacks or a tarp. If using a pot, cover with a tight-fitting lid.
8. Cook for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, until everything is cooked through and the shellfish have opened.
9. Carefully uncover and serve the curanto directly from the pit or pot onto large platters.