Pork Guisantes Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
440 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Filipino
Pork Guisantes Recipe
Description
Pork Guisantes Recipe features pork tenderloin cut into strips and sautéed with garlic and onion in neutral cooking oil to develop a savory base. Fish sauce adds depth and umami early in cooking. Canned diced tomatoes contribute acidity and body, combined with bay leaves for an herbal note. The mixture simmers covered, allowing the pork to become tender as the tomatoes break down.
Once the pork is nearly fork-tender and the liquid has reduced, sweet peas and red bell pepper strips are added to introduce sweetness, freshness, and color, giving the dish a medley of textures. Seasoned with salt and black pepper to taste, the final stew balances meatiness with bright vegetable accents.
Typically served hot over steamed rice, this dish provides a filling, homestyle meal. The use of fish sauce reflects Southeast Asian or Filipino culinary influence, adding unique savory character. The method allows the pork to absorb flavors while remaining moist and tender.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 500 grams pork tenderloin cut into 2-inch strips
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces
- 2 pieces bay leaf
- 1 cup water
- 1 large or 2 small red bell pepper cut into strips
- 1 cup sweet peas thawed, frozen or green peas
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a deep skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until limp and aromatic.
- Add the pork and then the fish sauce, cook until all sides are no longer pink. Pour in the diced tomatoes and add the bay leaves. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until tomatoes can easily be mashed with the back of a spoon.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour 1 cup water and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until pork becomes fork-tender and the liquids are again reduced.
- Then add the peas and bell pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes more just until they are cooked.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 806mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1360mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1517IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 66mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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