Vegetable Menudo Recipe | How to cook Filipino Menudo

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Canola oil is a healthier alternative with a similar flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add pork and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce and stir to coat the meat evenly; let marinate for 10 minutes.

Add fresh tomatoes, water, and bay leaves; bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add diced potatoes and carrots; cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

Stir in chopped red bell pepper and green peas; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste; adjust seasoning as needed.

Serve hot, garnished with sliced hard-boiled eggs.

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