Monday, January 26, 2015

Dinuguan (Pork Blood Stew)

DINUGUAN


Dinuguan Recipe
Dinuguan
DINUGUAN- This is also known as “Blood Stew” or Pork Blood Stew. It is a dish that is mainly comprised of pork stew of blood and meat simmered in a rich, spicy gravy of pig blood, garlic, chili and vinegar. Even though some Southeast Asian and European countries have their own pork blood dishes, Dinuguan is considered unique due to the use   vinegar and long green pepper.
NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 3-5
DINUGUAN INGREDIENTS:
  • 500 grams pork belly, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 3 pcs long green pepper
  • 1 medium sized onion, chopped finely
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups pork blood
  • 1 teaspoon salt (just add to your taste preference)
  • 1/4 teaspoon msg
  • 1/4 teaspoon black ground pepper
  • 3 pieces bay leaf
COOKING PROCEDURES:
1. Sauté the garlic and onion in a cooking pot.
2. Add the pork belly, salt, msg, black ground pepper and stir fry for about 10 minutes under medium heat.
3. Followed by a cup of water.
4. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the water is almost gone to tenderize the meat.
5. Add the pork blood, vinegar, chili finger and mix well. Let this simmer for 10-15 minutes or until sauce is dry.
6. Serve hot. Enjoy your meal!

Pork Adobo

Pork Adobo


Pork Adobo Recipe
PORK ADOBO- is pork dish cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and other spices. This is considered by many as the Philippine’s national dish because of its popularity, ease in preparation, and long storage life.
It is very common to find Adobo dish at Filipino gatherings. Adobo is also a common menu item at     Filipino restaurants.
NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 3-5
PORK ADOBO INGREDIENTS:
  • 500 grams pork belly
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 5 pieces dried bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon black ground pepper
  • 2 cups water
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon msg (optional)
COOKING PROCEDURES:
  1. Combine the pork belly and all other ingredients(garlic, onion, soy sauce, msg pepper, bayleaf, sugar, vinegar and water in a pressure cooker.
  2. Pressure cooker for atleast 30-45 minutes.
  3. Serve hot. Share and enjoy!