Pork Paksiw Surprise

Here's another delicious twist to a classic Filipino recipe. Give your favorite Pork Paksiw a makeover by adding the sweet-tangy flavor of Del Monte Fresh Cut Pineapple. It will definitely enhance the flavor of the dish and make it healthier too!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

1/2 kg pork lomo (tenderloin), sliced tapa style
200 g cabbage, shredded
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 pc medium onion, sliced
1 pc medium carrot, sliced
1 tbsp Del Monte red cane vinegar
1 can (234g) Del Monte Fresh Cut Pineapple Chunks (reserve syrup)
6 pcs quail eggs, hard boiled, shelled
1 pc each medium red and green bell peppers, cut into strips

MARINADE:
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce reserved pineapple syrup

HERE'S HOW:

1. Marinate meat for 30 minutes. Drain but reserve marinade. Sprinkle meat with cornstarch. Saute onion and meat. Cook until meat is slightly brown. Add marinade, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp iodized fine salt (or 1 tbsp iodized rock salt) and remaining ingredients except cabbage and bell peppers. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add bell pepper. Set aside.

2. Saute cabbage in a little oil for 2 minutes. Arrange on a platter and top with sauteed meat mixture.


Makes 8 servings

Excellent source of Lysine - promotes growth in young.