Burong Labanos

Burong Labanos is another Caviteñean side dish like atsara best paired with fried dishes but either you love it or hate it for its smell.

Ingredients:
4-5 pieces radish, sliced lengthwise
mustasa or mustard leaves , optional
hugas bigas
salt

Procedure:
Dry radish in the sun for hours. Wash the Mustard leaves thoroughly. Cut the roots and old leaves. Dry and remove excess water.  Brush the leaves and stem with salt and press it with squeezing motion wherein some of the juices may come out. Place the mustasa leaves and stem in a clean and dry jar with radish slices. Pour hugas bigas mixed with salt to taste. Leave 2 inches of space in the top of the jar without water. Cover the jar tightly and store in a cool and dry place for 3-5 days. Store in refrigerator for longer shelf-life.


Hugas bigas : Boil a cup of rice in 4 cups of water with a dash of salt. When it becomes mushy, cool and strain in cheesecloth.