Pork Binagoongan

Binagoongan Baboy

Binagoongan Baboy with pork belly stewed in fresh tomatoes, shrimp paste, and chili peppers for a hearty, boldly flavored dish that's perfect with steamed rice.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 pounds (or 1 kilo) pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 2 tablespoons sauteed shrimp paste
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 5 Thai chili peppers, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sugar (see recipe notes)
• 1 piece eggplant sliced lengthwise
• 1/2 cup okra, sliced
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• In a wide pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add pork cubes and cook until they begin to brown and render fat.
• Add onions and garlic and cook until softened. 
• Add shrimp paste and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 minute. 
• Add tomatoes and cook, mashing with the back of the spoon, until softened and release juice. 
• Add vinegar and simmer, uncovered and without stirring, for about 2 to 4 minutes. 
• Add water, chili peppers, and sugar, if using. Stir to combine.
•  Lower heat, cover, and simmer until pork is fork-tender and sauce is reduced.  
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with fried eggplant and okra, and steamed rice.

Chicken Binagoongan

Ingredients:

2 kilos (or 4.40 lbs) Chicken       Php340.00

2 pcs onion                                        10.00

8 cloves garlic                                      5.00

3 pcs tomatoes, medium                    10.00

8 pcs okra, medium                            20.00

2 pcs eggplant, medium                     25.00

3 pcs siling haba                                  5.00

4 tablespoons sauteed shrimp paste

1/2 cup vinegar                                    5.00

2 teaspoons sugar

salt and pepper

Total Cost approximate       Php430.00