Traditional Filipino dishes with CIA student chef Paul Cristomo | SA Live | KSAT 12

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs reduce fat while pork shoulder is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options are better for health, while tamari is gluten-free.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor, while white vinegar is usually cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Add brown sugar to a bowl.

Mix the brown sugar with soy sauce.

Prepare the marinade by mixing the ingredients well.

Let the marinade sit for at least 24 to 48 hours.

Skewer the marinated pork.

Grill the skewers either inside or outside.

Cooking Techniques

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