Pork Binagoongan

Pork Binagoongan is a Filipino recipe with a shrimp paste (Bagoong Alamang) that gives flavor to the sauteed dish.

Shrimp paste is a  fermented made from very small shrimp or krill. It’s noticeably chunky compared to watery types of bagoong made from fish.

Pork Binagoongan Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 to 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 kilo pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup shrimp paste (bagoong alamang)
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• salt, to taste

Cooking Procedure:

1. Heat oil in a medium-sized pan. Render the fat from the pork belly, saute until a bit browned.
2. Add garlic, black pepper and onion saute for 5 minutes then add the tomatoes.
3. Pour in the shrimp paste and saute for 5 minutes.
4. Add the vinegar and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add water and let it boil until the liquid has decreased by half. Check for the tenderness of the pork.
6. Add sugar and adjust seasoning (if needed) and let it simmer again for 5 minutes. Best served warm with rice.