Celebrity Kitchen with Nadia Montenegro And Her Special Pork Binagoongan Recipe

shrimp paste

🥗Healthier: miso paste

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Miso provides umami flavor while being lower in sodium.

pork belly

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork shoulder is leaner, and chicken thighs are more affordable.

Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant

Add diced pork belly and cook until browned on all sides

Stir in tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes

Add shrimp paste and mix well, cooking for another 2-3 minutes

Pour in water and add bay leaves, then bring to a simmer

Reduce heat to low and cover, cooking until pork is tender, about 45 minutes

Stir in sugar and green chili, adjusting seasoning as needed

Cook uncovered for an additional 10 minutes to thicken sauce

Serve hot with steamed rice

Cooking Techniques

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