SWEET AND SPICY PORK BINAGOONGAN

INGREDIENTS:

Pork – cut into cubes (half a kilo)

Bagoong (shrimp paste) – 3-4 tablespoons

Garlic – 2 cloves, chopped

Onions – 1, minced

Tomatoes – 2, diced

Ginger – 1 thumb, chopped

Vinegar – 2 tablespoons

Refined sugar – 1 tablespoon

Water – 1/4 cup

Cooking oil – 2 tablespoons

Black pepper to taste

Chili peppers (optional) – 2; chopped, deseeded or Cayenne pepper (optional) – 1/2 teaspoon

Parsley (optional) – chopped, as garnish

PROCEDURE:

1. Heat oil in pan. Medium heat.

2. Saute garlic, onion, ginger and tomatoes. 1-2 minutes.

3. Add pork. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown.

4. Add the bagoong. Stir. 5 minutes.

5. Add vinegar and sugar. Stir. 2 minutes.

6. Pour in water. Cover the pan. Lower heat.Simmer for 10-15 minutes, until meat is tender.

7. Add chili peppers or ground cayenne pepper and black pepper. Taste. 1 minute.

8. Garnish with parsley. Serve.

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