This recipe is a long wait. I always have this notion that Estofado is a difficult recipe as I only eat it during reunions or fiesta during my childhood. So, i thought that this recipe is a special recipe that needs much time and attention. Then I tried it with the assistance from my grandmom-in-law. I tasted the best Estofado made by her. Never did I realize that it can be done in 4 easy steps and on a working night.
Ingredients:
500 g. of mix of pork liempo and pork shoulder cut into small cubes (you can only 1 pork part as you prefer)
1/2 cup of water
1 clove of garlic
medium size onion
medium size carrot sliced into cubes
5 pieces of plaintain = "saging na saba" (more if you want) cut into halves
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp vinegar (or apple cider)
1/4 cup brown sugar (or white sugar)
ground pepper
salt to taste
Step 1: Saute garlic, onion and pork. when pork turns brownish, put the water to boil. Simmer it for 30-45 min or until the pork is tender. Add water if needed. Do not let it drain and run out of water.
Step 2: Once the pork is tender, put the soy sauce and let simmer for 2 minutes. After, put the carrots and let it simmer.
Step 3: Once the carrots are soft. put the vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper and let it simmer for 1 minute. Then put the plaintain and simmer it for another minute.
Step 4: Taste it, if you prefer to be more sweet, add more sugar. If you prefer a little bit salty, add more salt.
How was your experience cooking Estofado? Let me know by leaving a comment below.
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