Pork Giniling Menudo (Minced Pork and Tomato Sauce Stew)
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb. giniling na baboy (minced pork)
- 3 pcs. hotdog, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsps. calamansi lime juice
- 4 tbsps. soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pc. medium-sized red onion, finely chopped
- 2 pcs. medium sized potatoes, diced
- 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 large carrot, diced
- ½ cup green peas
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 medium-sized red bell pepper, diced
- 2 pcs. bay leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3-5 pcs. hardboiled eggs, peeled (optional)
- 3 tbsps. minced parsley
- 3 tbsps. cooking oil
PROCEDURE:
- In a large bowl, marinate the minced pork in the mixture of soy sauce and calamansi lime juice. Mix well and set aside for at least 30 minutes
- Heat cooking oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and translucent. Add minced pork and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the color turns pale brown.
- Add tomato sauce, water and bay leaves. Stir to incorporate all the ingredients. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat to simmer to about 10 minutes or until the pork meat is cooked through. Add more water as necessary.
- Add potatoes and carrots. Continue to simmer until tender.
- Add green peas, hotdogs, raisins and hardboiled eggs (optional). Continue to simmer until the liquid is reduced. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Transfer on a serving dish and then garnish with parsley. Serve with fresh bread or hot steamed rice. Enjoy!
**Number of Servings: 4
TIPS FROM ENZ:
- Minced beef is a good substitute for pork. Just adjust the cooking time of the meat.
- You may put some sweet catsup or a dash of sugar to add a hint of sweetness.
- You may add a couple of tablespoons of liver spread or liver pâté, if preferred.