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Kinamatisang Baboy

Pork stew cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and vegetables.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino Recipe
Keyword: filipino sinigang, kinamatisang baboy, nilaga
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1337kcal
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. pork belly sliced
  • 3 bunches baby bok choy
  • 2 thumbs ginger crushed
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed and chopped
  • 1 onion wedged
  • 4 tomatoes wedged
  • 5 long green peppers
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 4 grams Maggi Magic Sarap
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • Fish sauce and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a cooking pot. Sauté the garlic until it starts to brown.
    3 tablespoons cooking oil, 3 cloves garlic
  • Add ginger and onion. Continue cooking for 1 minute.
    2 thumbs ginger, 1 onion
  • Add the pork belly. Sauté until the color turns light brown (around 2 minutes).
    2 lbs. pork belly
  • Add half of the tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute.
    4 tomatoes
  • Pour the water and let it boil. Simmer for 45 minutes.
    4 cups beef broth
  • Add remaining tomatoes, long green pepper, and bok choy. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
    4 tomatoes, 5 long green peppers, 3 bunches baby bok choy
  • Put-in the Maggi Magic Chicken Cube. Stir. Cook for 1 minute.
    4 grams Maggi Magic Sarap
  • Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with warm rice.
  • Share and enjoy!

Notes

Best Tomatoes for Kinamatisang Baboy

For Kinamatisang Baboy, using ripe Roma tomatoes is a good choice. Roma tomatoes are firm and have fewer seeds, which helps them cook down into a rich sauce without becoming too watery. Their slightly sweet and tangy flavor complements the pork well. You can also use other types of tomatoes, such as on-the-vine or plum tomatoes, which have a similar texture and flavor. These tomatoes will provide a good balance of taste and texture, making the Kinamatisang Baboy both delicious and well-textured.

Nutritional Benefits Of Kinamatisang Baboy

Pork provides a good source of protein, essential for muscle growth and repair. Tomatoes, the main flavoring component, are rich in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants like lycopene, which can help protect against certain diseases. Baby bok choy, another healthy addition of this Kinamatisang Baboy recipe, brings extra health benefits. It is low in calories but packed with vitamins A, C, and K, plus minerals like calcium and potassium. The fiber in bok choy helps with digestion and supports good health overall. This combination makes this Kinamatisang Baboy recipe not only a flavorful meal but also a nutritious option for maintaining overall health.

Nutrition

Calories: 1337kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 132g | Saturated Fat: 45g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 63g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 1161mg | Potassium: 892mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1081IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg