AuthorBiteSizedElevate your comfort food game with this luscious Ham and Aligue Mac & Cheese, a dish that combines the richness of creamy cheese, the bold umami of crab fat, and the savory depth of perfectly seasoned pork. Perfect for 2-3 lucky diners, this irresistible recipe transforms an everyday classic into a gourmet delight in just one hour.
The velvety cheese sauce is a masterpiece on its own, blending the silkiness of cheddar with the bold flavors of crab fat and a hint of chili for a subtle kick. Garlic adds an aromatic depth, making each bite a symphony of flavors.
The pork, tender and juicy, is the ultimate companion to the cheese sauce. Seared to perfection and simmered with fragrant onions, chilies, and ginger, the pork is further enriched with a luxurious addition of crab fat and a splash of tangy vinegar. These layers of flavor come together to create a sumptuous base that clings to every piece of macaroni.
As if that weren’t enough, a generous sprinkle of gooey mozzarella binds the dish, while fried garlic provides a crunchy contrast. Finish it with fresh parsley and a zingy squeeze of calamansi for a pop of brightness that balances the rich, indulgent flavors.
Whether you’re serving this as a main course or a decadent side, Ham and Aligue Mac & Cheese promises a dining experience that’s as comforting as it is unforgettable. Prepare to savor each forkful of this luxurious fusion of creamy, spicy, and savory perfection.
Melt butter in a pan then add the flour. Stir until combined then gradually the milk. Stir to avoid lumps.
Add the chili powder, garlic and crab fat. Season with salt and pepper.
In pot, heat up the oil. Season the ham with salt and pepper then sear. Add in and saute red onion, garlic, green chilies and ginger for two minutes until fragrant.
Add in the crab fat and cook for another two minutes.
Deglaze the pan with vinegar and simmer for two minutes before stirring. Stir in the cheese sauce the simmer for a minutes before adding in the macaroni and mozzarella cheese.
Transfer to a serving plate then add more mozarella on top. Broil the top to melt the cheese. Serve warm.
Ingredients
Directions
Melt butter in a pan then add the flour. Stir until combined then gradually the milk. Stir to avoid lumps.
Add the chili powder, garlic and crab fat. Season with salt and pepper.
In pot, heat up the oil. Season the ham with salt and pepper then sear. Add in and saute red onion, garlic, green chilies and ginger for two minutes until fragrant.
Add in the crab fat and cook for another two minutes.
Deglaze the pan with vinegar and simmer for two minutes before stirring. Stir in the cheese sauce the simmer for a minutes before adding in the macaroni and mozzarella cheese.
Transfer to a serving plate then add more mozarella on top. Broil the top to melt the cheese. Serve warm.
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