PORK BINAGOONGAN

PORK BINAGOONGAN 

Pork Binagoongan is a recipe which is super delicious for beginner cooks. Try our improved version of pork binagoongan for your next meal where the taste is different or maybe better than the traditional one. We fried the pork and egg plant first so they will not break down into smaller pieces and gives additional fried flavor to the dish.

Best Shrimp Paste to Use

Choosing the right kind of shrimp paste or bagoong  can greatly affect the outcome of the dish. The bagoong alamang, which is raw and saltier, can be bought in wet markets in the Philippines. It needs to be cooked first in garlic, onion and sugar before using for binagoongan.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Servings: for 6 servings

Cooking time: 35 minutes

Ingredients: 

• 800 grams Pork Liempo 
• 4-5 Tablespoon Brown Sugar 
• 2 Tablespoon Vinegar Black Pepper 
• 3 Pieces Tomato 
• 2-3 Pieces Green Chili 
• 5 Tablespoon bagoong or Shrimp Paste 
• 1 Piece Onion 
• 4 Cloves Garlic 
• Salt

Preparation:

1.  Wash the pork thoroughly and cut it into small pieces.
2. In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat and fry the eggplant until lightly browned and wilted. Set aside.
3. Using the same pan, tip in the pork belly slices and stir-fry until browned and fat rendered. Transfer in a plate and set aside.
4. In the same pan with the rendered pork fat, saute garlic and onion. Add the tomato and lightly mash to squeeze out the juice. Cook until wilted.
5. Add cooked pork belly and mix to distribute. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Tip in shrimp paste and stir to coat pork slices then simmer for a few secods.
6. Add water, stir then cover the pan or pot with lid. Simmer for 7-10 minutes or until pork is soft and tender. (Add more water if needed)
7. At the last minute of simmering, taste and adjust with salt or shrimp paste (if needed). Add chilies and simmer for a minute.
8. Add eggplant then cover with lid and simmer for additional 1-2 minutes. Serve and enjoy. Bon appetit!