Description
Learn how to make a flavorful and traditional Filipino dish with this step-by-step recipe for Igado. Tender pork tenderloin and liver are cooked with a savory blend of soy sauce, vinegar, and aromatic spices, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- Pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
- Pork liver, thinly sliced
- Garlic, minced
- Onions, chopped
- Bell peppers, sliced
- Green peas
- Soy sauce
- Vinegar
- Bay leaves
- Salt and pepper
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare Meats: Slice the pork tenderloin and liver into thin strips. Marinate the liver in soy sauce and vinegar for 15 minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a pan, sauté garlic and onions until soft and fragrant.
- Cook Pork: Add pork tenderloin to the pan, cook until light brown.
- Incorporate Liver: Add marinated liver and its marinade to the pan, cook for a few minutes.
- Add Water and Seasoning: Pour enough water to cover the meat, add bay leaves, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Simmer: Lower the heat, simmer until the meat is tender.
- Add Vegetables: Add bell peppers and green peas, cook until done but still crisp.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Thicken Sauce: Continue simmering until the sauce thickens to your liking.
- Serve: Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- Ensure all meat pieces are sliced thinly for even cooking.
- Adjust the amount of soy sauce and vinegar according to personal preference.
- You can add other vegetables such as carrots or potatoes for variation.
- Category: Main dish, Pork recipe
- Method: Stovetop cooking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Keywords: Filipino cuisine, Pork recipe, Traditional dish, Savory, Soy sauce, Vinegar, Pork liver, Aromatics, Comfort food.