meatloaf

Posted by Mrs Mwangi (309 days ago)

There is one receipe that I forever wish to make for my family here in Hong Kong MEATLOAF. I have searched for ingredients in major super markets that have American products as this is an American special dish and have not found it. Does anyone have an idea?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by hkkm (308 days ago)

You don't need any special American products to make meatloaf, as it is basically minced meat plus whatever seasonings/breadcrumbs/onion/etc your particular recipe calls for. Everyone seems to have their own variation so there are hundreds of different recipes. I haven't had it for many years so I don't have a recipe, but if you do a Google search you will be overwhelmed with choices.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Mrs Mwangi (308 days ago)

Thanks hkkm will have a look n try it out.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by souffleQueen (305 days ago)

or try using 50/50 mince pork and roast ham etc. etc. If you can't find any recipe that works for you off the net, let me know and will give you my tried and tested recipe that freezes well too.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Mrs Mwangi (305 days ago)

Thanks SouffleQueen, why not let me try your tried and tested recipe..it sounds great to try one that someone has experienced with...

Waiting

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by souffleQueen (300 days ago)

Oh sure..but will need to find it first - my adaptation as opposed to the original which was dry and bland.

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Posted by Ruth in Canada (260 days ago)

Half lean ground beef and half lean-ish ground pork makes the best meatloaf. Maybe half a kilo of each.
Then add an egg, some grated carrot and minced onion, seasoning of choice (you can use curry, a bit of dry mustard or barbecue sauce, or cumin or salt and pepper). A few shakes of worchestershire sauce, a big handful of breadcrumbs or rolled oats and mush it about with a plastic bag over your hand so you don't get all messy. Put it in a loaf pan or in muffin cups for quicker cooking. Bake at 350 for 1 hour for the loaf and half an hour or less for the muffin sized ones.

here are loads of variations
http://southernfood.about.com/od/meatloafrecipes/r/r70728d.htm

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Posted by Mrs Mwangi (260 days ago)

Hey Ruth

Thanks so much for the recipe. You make it sound very simplae and easy. will give feedback once made it.

Cheers

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Saikunga (260 days ago)

And you can put a couple of bolied eggs into the mix too - complete - just put some mince on the bottom of the pan, stick a boiled egg and cover with more mince - yummy!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by annebin (259 days ago)

I also use half proportion of ground beef and ground pork, potato starch, egg, chopped onions, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

For added flavor (and definitely added calories!), line a loaf pan with slices of bacon to cover bottom and sides. Add meat mixture. Cover with foil. During the last 10 minutes of baking, loosen the sides, invert on a plate then transfer back to the loaf tin, bacon side up. Do not cover. Broil until bacon is golden

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by the goddess kali (259 days ago)

exactly what does the word broil mean? i come across it in so many recipes and always wonder....

(excuse the ignorance)

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Posted by Mrs Mwangi (258 days ago)

Hey Ruth I did try out you style and it came out nice though abit soft inside ,don't know what I did wrong or maybe I put something less or more. The following day it was even more tastier than the day I cooked, was even more interesting when making meatloaf sandwich hehehe Thanks My family says it should be in the meal timetable twice a week heheheh.
Thanks all for your help and advice will try different styles too.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by annebin (258 days ago)

To broil is to cook/grill under direct dry heat.

If your oven comes with several heat selections-- bottom, top, top and bottom, choose the top only to broil

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Ruth in Canada (256 days ago)

Thanks for the feedback!

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Posted by Wheelymate (254 days ago)

i think the word "broil"is american for grill?

(I am based in Singapore)

Posted by the goddess kali (212 days ago)

thanks all for enlightening me ;=) i was totally convinced that it was some complicated procedure involving pans of water inside the oven! (don't ask me why).

I tried Ruth's recipe on monday using lean beef and pork and it came out really well. the prep time is so short and it's really quick and easy too.

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