I never really liked or let alone tried Pork Binagoongan when I was in Manila, but it is now one of the recipes I’ve managed to whip up to Alan’s (and now my Mom’s satisfaction)!
If you don’t know yet, cooking is one of the talents I discovered I had when I came to the US. Last night we did my Pork Binagoongan ang as always, it was just totally yummy. I swear by this recipe so here it is for the benefit of other Pinoy foodies out there:
1/4 cup oil
4 to 6 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 onion, sliced thinly
1 large tomato, diced
1/2 cup bagoong
1/2 cup vinegar
2 cups water
Heat oil in frying pan and fry the sliced pork til brown. Sauté garlic, onions and tomatoes after pork has browned.
Add the rest of the ingredients and let simmer until pork is tender. Do not forget to let the pot boil before stirring after you’ve added the vinegar. Let the pot simmer to let the flavors seep in.
Pinay New Yorker suggests:
You might want to try adding half a cup of sun-dried tomatoes for a twist. The tangy chewy bits go well with bagoong.
better go to the doctor, even if he doesnt find anything. ewan, ako kasi im paranoid about these things eh (2 uncles died of cardiac arrest without any previous symptoms!), better be safe than sorry di ba? anyway, baka nga pagod ka rin, so take advantage of this weekend..take a rest and enjoy your time with your family! keep warm! 🙂