Pork Binagoongan with Gata (Pork with Shrimp Paste)

Pork Binagoongan with Gata (Pork with Shrimp Paste)
Pork Binagoongan is a Filipino stew with tender pieces of pork belly in a flavorful sauce made with umami-rich fermented shrimp paste. Many variations exist; this one has coconut milk and plenty of chilies. If you enjoy the distinct taste of shrimp paste, you will love this recipe!
Equipment
Dutch oven, heavy-bottomed pot, or sauté pan
Ingredients
2 pounds pork belly, shoulder, or ribs cut into small pieces
1 bay leaf
6 garlic cloves 2 smashed, 4 minced
1 small onion chopped
2 ripe Roma tomatoes chopped
2-4 red or green chili peppers
½ cup sautéed shrimp paste
1 cup coconut milk or water
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fish sauce, to taste (optional)
Sugar, to taste (optional)
Neutral oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
1. Place the meat in a pot and partially cover it with water. Add the bay leaf, 2 smashed garlic cloves, a generous pinch of salt, and some pepper.
2. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 20-30 minutes until the meat becomes tender and most of the water has evaporated.
3. Uncover and allow the remaining water to evaporate. Render the fat from the pork and lightly brown the meat, tossing it constantly. Be careful, as they may splatter. Transfer them to a plate and remove excess pork fat.
4. In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Then add the tomatoes and continue sautéing until they caramelize, about 3 minutes. Add more oil if necessary.
5. Add half of the chili peppers and the shrimp paste, then sauté for about a minute.
6. Add the coconut milk or water, then mix them together while scraping the fond or browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Taste to see if it needs fish sauce or a little sugar to balance the flavors.
7. When it starts to simmer, add the meat and let it cook covered for 5 minutes, allowing it to absorb all the delicious flavors.
8. Add the rest of the chili peppers, then turn off the heat.
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[@aliwannigerry2060]

Like 28, Well done and prepared, thanks for sharing this healthy and mouthwatering recipe, stay safe always.

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Thank you so much!

[@Mohittourtaste]

Very 😋 tasty 😋

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Thank you so much!

[@teenyverse7707]

Is this similar to bicol express?

[@RecipesbyNora]

Hi there! It's the same question I had in mind. Pork binagoongan is a pork dish cooked with a sautéed variety of shrimp paste, and it doesn't usually include coconut milk. On the other hand, Bicol express is a dish made with raw shrimp paste (not the sautéed ones sold in jars), cooked with coconut milk and plenty of chilies. Growing up in Bicol, I've seen variations that don't have much pork, and some even include pineapple to balance the flavors-particularly in an area called Daet, where pineapples are abundant. Overall, you can say they are similar; pork binagoongan is a pork dish with shrimp paste, while Bicol express is a shrimp paste dish with pork, coconut milk, and chilies.

[@teenyverse7707]

@@RecipesbyNora Thank you for your insightful response. My mom is Bicolana... no wonder I love your dishes!! I've made a lot of them... they're all really delicious!!

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Yaaay Bicolana! =) and thank you so much for your kind words. You are so sweet. =)