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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 1259 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 pounds pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons sautéed shrimp paste
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 5 Thai chili peppers, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar (see recipe notes)
- 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 steamed rice.
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Notes
- If Using Raw Shrimp Paste, saute the shrimp paste longer, about 3 to 5 minutes, or until it darkens in color.
- Commercial sauteed shrimp is usually sweet in taste, so taste test before adding sugar to the dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1259kcal
(63%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
124g
(191%)
Saturated Fat
44g
(220%)
Cholesterol
249mg
(83%)
Sodium
343mg
(14%)
Potassium
558mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
325IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1259
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1259kcal | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 124g | 191% |
| Saturated Fat | 44g | 220% |
| Cholesterol | 249mg | 83% |
| Sodium | 343mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 325IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.