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Pork Giniling

Cultural Context

Pork Giniling, a staple in Filipino households, reflects the country's diverse culinary influences, particularly from Spanish picadillo. Traditionally served at family gatherings, it showcases the use of simple, accessible ingredients transformed into a comforting dish. Today, variations abound, with some adding raisins or olives, making it a beloved comfort food across the Philippines and beyond.

FilipinoPHmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
400G GROUND PORK
4 TBSP SOY SAUCE
150G TOMATO SAUCE
2 TBSP LEMON JUICE
3 POTATOES
2 CARROTS
FROZEN GREEN PEAS
100G BELL PEPPER
WATER
COOKING OIL
ONION
4 CLOVES GARLIC
2 PCS BAY LEAVES
GROUND BLACK PEPPER
SALT

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a common substitute, while salt is a basic seasoning.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu can provide protein for a vegetarian option.

1

Prepare the ingredients: peel and chop the potatoes and carrots, dice the bell pepper, and chop the onion and garlic.

2

In a pan, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.

3

Add the ground pork to the pan and cook until browned.

4

Stir in the soy sauce, tomato sauce, lemon juice, and water. Mix well.

5

Add the chopped potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, frozen green peas, bay leaves, ground black pepper, and salt to taste.

6

Simmer until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well combined.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

soyfish

Also Known As

Giniling na BaboyPork Picadillo

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