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Tam-o
Aklanon tam-o woven rice packets boiled until compact and tender, then served with grilled seafood, soups, or coconut-rich dishes.
- Prep time
- 35–50 min depending on pouch availability
- Cook time
- 45–60 min
- Yield
- Makes 10–12 packets
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Ingredients
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Method
- Use clean Aklanon tam-o pouches and inspect the corners and closure.
- Rinse the rice until the water is mostly clear and drain well.
- Fill each pouch halfway, allowing generous expansion space.
- Close firmly and check that no grains leak when turned.
- Boil fully submerged for 45–60 minutes.
- Turn the packets once and add only boiling water if the level drops.
- Open a tester and check the thickest centre for tenderness.
- Drain 10–15 minutes and serve with Aklanon seafood, soups, or coconut dishes.
