Binagoongang Baboy with Gata Recipe

 

Ingredients

• 500 grams pork belly, cubed
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 small red onion
• 3 small tomatoes
• 1/4 cup bagoong alamang
• 1 1/2 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 eggplant sliced diagonally
• 1 cup coconut milk

Procedure

1. Boil the pork belly in a small pot for about 20 minutes or until it becomes tender.
2. Once done, set aside.
3. Saute the garlic, then add the onion and saute until soft.
4. Add in the tomatoes and saute until it becomes soft and almost minced.
5. Add in the shrimp paste and saute for a few minutes. 
6. Add in the boiled pork.
7. Saute for a minute then add 1/4 cup pork broth.
8. Simmer until the pork is tender then add vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. 
9. Add more broth if necessary.
10. Add the eggplant and coconut milk. 
11. Then simmer again until the liquid is thick and the eggplants are soft. Serve hot.