Binagoongang Baboy
Learn how to make savory Pork Binagoongan with tender pork, rich shrimp paste, and fried eggplant. Perfect with a steaming bowl of rice!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
- 800 grams Pork Belly (cut into cubes)
- 8 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 piece Onion (diced)
- 3 pcs Tomatoes (diced)
- 200 grams Bagoong Alamang (sauteed shrimp paste)
- 1 tbsp Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar (adjust to your taste)
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1-2 pcs Long Green Chili (optional)
- 4 pcs Eggplant (cut into 2 inch)
- 1 cup Water
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- In a pan, heat 2 tbsp of cooking oil over medium heat. Add the cubed pork belly and cook until browned and the fat starts to render. This usually takes about 5-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Do not remove the excess oil, use this to fry the eggplants until it turns golden brown. Remove from the pan, set aside and cut into 2 inch pieces.
- On the same pan add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then, add the diced onions and cook until they turn soft and translucent.
- Toss in the diced tomatoes and cook until they soften and release their juices, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in 200 grams of bagoong alamang (sauteed shrimp paste) and cook for another 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to blend well.
- Add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar (adjust to according to your taste) along with 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Pour in 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Let it simmer for 2 minutes without stirring to allow the vinegar to cook off.
- Add 1 cup of water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the seared pork. Cover the pan, lower the heat, and cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the pork becomes tender. Stir occasionally, adding more water if necessary.
- Once the pork is tender, add the fried eggplant and optional 1-2 pieces of long green chili. Let everything cook together for another 5-7 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Check the taste and adjust with salt and sugar as needed. Let it cook for another minute or two.
- Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy your Pork Binagoongan with a steaming plate of rice!