SWEET PATA ASADO Recipe by Cookingee

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while maintaining flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

Saute garlic and onion until onion becomes translucent.

Add the pork hocks and saute until the color turns light brown.

Add soy sauce and 6 cups of water, then stir in anise.

Cover and let it boil.

When boiling, add the nor pork cubes and mix well, then cover and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes or until the pork hocks are tender.

Once tender, add brown sugar and mix well, ensuring the sugar dissolves, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

To thicken the sauce, add cornstarch dissolved in water, mix well, and simmer until the sauce reduces and thickens.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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