Pork Binagoongan (Pork with Shrimp Paste)

Making most of what I have in the kitchen is a feat. And when my husband said that he is craving for pork binagoongan (pork with shrimp paste) for lunch, I was hoping with all might that I'd have every ingredient I need to be able to make it. I haven't made this kind of viand so I check the good 'ol reliable google for the ingredients.

And as I scan through our refrigerator,  I found some bagoong (shrimp paste) stashed by my mom. I don't know how long it has been in there but upon inspection, there's no mold nor doesn't smell spoiled. Good! That's one down. I also saw some green chili for the additional kick of spiciness. Didn't have brown sugar so I substituted it with the regular white one. As soon as I have everything, I went on with it.

And the result? Tadah!!

a delicious Sweet Sour and Spicy Pork Binagoongan

Ingredients:

1kilo pork (Liempo) with fat (cut into cubes)

2 cups of bagoong alamang (Shrimp Paste)

1 head of garlic (minced)

1 big onion (minced)

4 tomatoes (diced)

4 chili peppers (minced) or according to taste

½ cup vinegar

4 tablespoons brown sugar

½ cup water

Cooking procedure:

 1. In a casserole, put water and boil pork in a low fire until water evaporates.

 2. When oil from pork starts to come out, fry it until it's lightly crispy then put in on the side.

 3. Saute' garlic, onion, chili and tomatoes with the oil from the cooked pork and pour pork and mix it.

 4. Add bagoong/shrimp paste and cook for 5 minutes.

 5. Pour in the vinegar and stir well, add the sugar and let it simmer for few minutes until it's cooked.

Bon Appétit,

xoxo.