Ginisang Upo with Pork
Upo Guisado with pork belly and oyster sauce is easy to make and so flavorful. It's nutritious, delicious, and budget-friendly, too. Serve with steamed rice for a tasty meal the whole family will love!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 2 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 lb pork belly, cut into thin strips
- 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1+1/2 cup water
- 2 medium upo, peeled and cut into strips (about 4 cups)
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a wide pan or wok over medium heat, heat oil.
- 2
Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- 3
Add pork and cook, occasionally stirring, until lightly browned.
- 4
Add tomatoes and cook, mashing with the back of the spoon until softened.
- 5
Add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer until meat is tender and liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup.
- 6
Increase heat to medium. Add upo and cook, uncovered, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until half done.
- 7
Add oyster sauce and stir to distribute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 to 4 minutes or until upo is tender yet crisp. Serve immediately.