Menudo Recipe

In every fiesta or occassion, menudo can always be seen in the dining table. This is one of the most loved dish in the Philippines.

There is a lot of variations of this dish depending on the region or province. But, nothing compares to the cooking of my mom.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. pork
• 1/4 lb. pig liver
• 1 cup potatoes diced
• 1 piece carrot cubed
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 piece lemon
• 1 piece onion minced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 4 pieces hotdogs sliced diagonally
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 2 to 3 pieces dried bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to tast

Procedure:

1. Marinate the pork

   First, combine sliced pork with 1/4 cup of soy sauce and half of the minced garlic. Mix thoroughly and let it marinate for 10 minutes. The marinating process allows the ingredients to penetrate the pork, resulting in a more delicious menudo!

2. Sauté the hotdogs

   Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced hotdogs and sauté them for 1 minute until they are slightly browned. Once done, set them aside on a plate to keep warm for later use.

3. Sauté the liver

   Next, in the same pan, sauté 1 chopped onion until it softens and becomes translucent. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes. Then, add the cubed pig’s liver and continue to sauté for an additional 2 minutes. After cooking, remove the liver from the pan and set it aside.

4. Building a flavor base with onion and garlic

   Now, heat the remaining cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and sauté until it starts to turn golden brown, releasing a rich aroma that fills the kitchen. Next, add the remaining chopped onion and cook until it softens, about 3-4 minutes. This forms a fragrant base that is essential in this menudo with raisins and peas recipe.

5. Cooking the pork in tomato sauce

   Add the marinated cubed pork to the pot and stir well to coat it in the flavorful mixture. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to sear the meat and lock in the juices. After that, pour in the tomato sauce and add 1 ½ cups of water. Cover the pot and allow the liquid to come to a boil, which helps mix all the flavors together.

6. Simmering after adding bay leaves and raisins

   Once the mixture reaches a boil, add the dried bay leaves and raisins. Lower the heat to a simmer and continue cooking until the pork becomes tender, which may take about 30-40 minutes.

7. Adding sautéed meat and veggies

   Next, return the sautéed liver and hotdogs to the pot. Stire well to combine all the ingredients. Then, you can evenly distribute the cubed carrots and potatoes. Cover the pot and cook for 8 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften while retaining some crunch.

8. Seasoning and incorporating peas

   Finally, stir in the frozen green peas and sprinkle in the Maggi Magic Sarap seasoning. Cook for another 3 minutes, allowing the peas to warm through. Season the dish with fish sauce and ground black pepper to taste, adjusting to your preference for a balanced flavor.Transfer the delicious menudo with raisins and peas to a serving plate. Share and enjoy this recipe with people you love!

And that's how you can make your own Menudo at home!

Source: Panlasang Pinoy

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