Pork Menudo
Filipino Menudo is a hearty and tasty pork stew made with fresh tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and garbanzo beans. It's easy to make and delicious with steamed rice!
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon annatto seeds
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 cups water
- 3 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 pound beef liver, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 can (16 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained well
- 1/2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup raisins
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add annatto seeds and cook, stirring regularly, until the oil is infused with color. With a slotted spoon, remove and discard seeds.
- 2
Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- 3
Add pork and cook until lightly browned.
- 4
Add fish sauce and cook for about 1 minute.
- 5
Add tomatoes and cook, mashing occasionally with the back of a spoon, until softened and release juices.
- 6
Add water and bring to boil. Lower heat, cover, and cook for about 30 to 35 minutes or until pork is tender.
- 7
Add potatoes and carrots. Continue to simmer for around 4 to 5 minutes or until almost tender.
- 8
Add liver, bell peppers, garbanzo beans, and raisins. Stir to distribute.
- 9
Cook for another 5 to 7 minutes or until liver is cooked through and sauce is thickened.
- 10
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.