Binagoongang Baboy (Pork in Fermented Shrimp Paste)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds of pork belly, cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons of shrimp paste
• 2 pieces of large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 5 cloves of garlic, peeled then minced
• 1/2 cup of white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of peppercorns
• cooking oil
• 1 1/2 cup of water

Instructions

1. Combine the pork, vinegar, water and half of the garlic and onion in a pan.
2. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the meat is tender.
3. Set aside, separating the sauce from the pork.
4. In a separate pan, saute the remaining garlic and onion in oil.
5. Add the tomatoes and stir fry until the tomatoes wilted.
6. Add the boiled pork.
7. Cook for about 2 minutes.
8. Add sugar and peppercorns.
9. Then add the sauce from the boiled pork and bring to a boil.
10. Add the shrimp paste.
11. Simmer for 2 more minutes.
12. Serve with steamed rice.