Pork Guisantes Recipe | Filipino Tomato Stew with Peas & Bell Peppers

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

green peas

🥗Healthier: snap peas

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Frozen peas are often less expensive and just as nutritious.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

In a deep skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until limp and aromatic.

Add the pork and then the fish sauce, cook until all sides are no longer pink. Pour in the diced tomatoes and add the bay leaves. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until tomatoes can easily be mashed with the back of a spoon.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Pour 1 cup water and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until pork becomes fork-tender and the liquids are again reduced.

Then add the peas and bell pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes more just until they are cooked.

Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate.

Serve hot with steamed rice.

Cooking Techniques

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