This is a very popular party dish in the Visayan provinces, well, at least where I am from.
The way I remember it, you can go overboard with the ingredients and whatever ingredient you include,
the result is always delicious.
Basic Ingredients - no amount, just 'tantiya' or estimate
Cooked macaroni, particularly elbow macaroni. Make sure that the macaroni has cooled before using.
2 boiled chicken breast, shredded
Jar of mayonnaise
Pickle relish or chopped sweet pickles
raisins
Pineapple chunks, each chunk cut into smaller pieces
Grated carrots (about a tbls or so for color)
Cheddar cheese, about 1/2 inch cube
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Extra grated cheddar cheese
You can add others like sliced ham, sliced and diced pimiento, sliced and diced red beets, etc. I like
to add half-boiled sliced green or string beans to enhance the color.
Mix all ingredients. Be easy on the oil. Serve with grated cheese on top. They sometimes freeze this and served frozen. Don' know
why.
