The springy texture of the pork after it has absorbed the savory flavors of soy sauce and laurel leaf makes this dish even more delectable. With the sweetness of the pineapple, and the tanginess of vinegar and pickled relish, the sauce becomes even more complex in a delightful way.
The intriguing mix of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors make eating this dish an amazing experience. Rather than one simple flavor dominating the entire meal. These three flavor profiles combine to turn the broth into a flavor that will linger for a time.
Hamonado ng Rizal
Ingredients
Marinate:
- 1 kg. pork menudo cut
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 pcs. laurel leaf
Sauté:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pc. onion, minced
- Marinated pork
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 5 pcs. hotdog
- 3 cups pineapple juice
- 4 Tbsps. sugar
- 1 pc. red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup pickled relish
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp. fish sauce
- Season with black pepper
- 1 cup fresh pineapple
Instructions
- Marinate the pork with soy sauce and laurel leaves. It is best to do this 15 minutes ahead, or even overnight.
- In a pan, heat the oil. Sauté the garlic and onion until it becomes aromatic.
- Once the garlic and onions are ready, add the marinated pork into the pan. Toss it all together.
- When the pork has cooked for a bit, add the vinegar and mix.
- Once the pork has gained some color, add the soy sauce. Mix. Cover and leave it to simmer.
- Slice the hotdogs diagonally.
- When the pork begins to simmer, add the pineapple juice, sugar, and pickle relish.
- Pound the stale bread to make breadcrumbs. Add it to the pan. Mix well.
- Add the hotdogs. Season with patis. Mix.
- Remove the top and the seeds of the red bell pepper. Slice it into cubes. Add them to the pot. Season with black pepper. Make sure to taste it and season it according to your preference.
- Add the pineapple. Mix. Leave it to cook for 1 - 2 minutes.
Whether you pair it with rice or use plain puto to soak up all the flavors of the sauce, this dish will still be delicious enough to make you cook it once more. Cook it for a special occasion, or as a simple dish to brighten an everyday mealtime, the delight it brings will not disappoint you.
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