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Classic Pork Menudo
90 mintime
Mediumdifficulty
4Servings
Rating
Nutrition facts
450 kcalCalories
30 gProtein
25 gCarbs
25 gFat

Approximate values estimated by AI

Classic Pork Menudo

Traditional dish · Filipino

A rich and savory Filipino stew featuring tender pork, liver, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a tomato-based sauce with a hint of sweetness and spice. This is the quintessential celebration dish.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • Pork belly, cubed500g
  • Pork liver, diced150g
  • Garlic, minced4 cloves
  • Onion, chopped1 medium
  • Tomato sauce400g
  • Potatoes, cubed2 medium
  • Carrots, diced1 medium
  • Green peas1/2 cup
  • Red bell pepper, diced1/2
  • Soy sauce1/4 cup
  • Fish sauce2 tbsp
  • Sugar1 tbsp
  • Bay leaves2
  • Water1 cup
  • Saltto taste
  • Black pepperto taste
  • Cooking oil2 tbsp

Steps

  1. 1

    Heat cooking oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add pork belly and cook until browned on all sides.

  3. 3

    Add pork liver and cook for 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Pour in tomato sauce, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Stir well.

  5. 5

    Add water, sugar, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until pork is tender.

  6. 6

    Add potatoes and carrots. Cook for another 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

  7. 7

    Stir in green peas and diced red bell pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes.

  8. 8

    Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.

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