Batso nga Tabungaw

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 shallots, peeled and chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 pound ground pork
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup water
• 2 medium upo, peeled and diced
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 teaspoon annatto powder
• 1 sachet Magic Sarap (8 gms)
• 3 tablespoons bagoong monamon (juice only)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. 1

   In a wide pan, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.

2. 2

   Add ground pork and cook, breaking apart with the back of the spoon, until lightly browned.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes and cook, mashing with the back of the spoon, until softened and release juices.

4. 4

   Add 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and cook until ground pork is cooked.

5. 5

   In a bowl, combine 1 cup of hot water and annatto powder. Stir until dissolved.

6. 6

   Add upo to the pan.

7. 7

   Add annatto water, Magic Sarap, and bagoong monamon. Stir to distribute.

8. 8

   Bring to a boil. Cover and continue to cook for about 8 to 10 minutes or until upo is tender-crisp.

9. 9

   Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.