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Paksiw na Pata

Paksiw na Pata

Pork hocks with banana blossoms stewed in soy sauce and vinegar.

⏱ Prep: 10 min ⏱ Cook: 90 min

Ingredients

  • 4 large bs. pork pata (sliced)
  • 1 Knorr Pork Cube
  • 2 oz banana blossoms (soaked in water)
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 5 tbsp coconut vinegar
  • 5 large aurel leaves
  • 5 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 3 clove garlic (crushed)
  • 4 cup water
  • 2 tsp whole peppercorn
  • 0 Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil pork pata in 6 to 8 cups of water for 15 minutes. Remove the pork pata after boiling. Discard the water.

  2. Heat oil in a wok or cooking pot. Saute garlic and onion.

  3. Once the onion softens and the garlic starts to brown, add the boiled pork pata. Cook for 2 minutes while occasionally stirring.

  4. Add soy sauce and water. Let boil.

  5. Add whole peppercorn, laurel leaves, and Knorr Pork Cube. Cover and adjust the heat to the lowest setting. Cook for 45 minutes.

  6. Turn the pork over and pour the vinegar into the pot. Cover and continue cooking for 10 minutes.

  7. Add the banana blossoms. Adjust the heat to medium setting. Cook for 20 minutes.

  8. Add the brown sugar and season with salt. Serve with warm rice.

  9. Share and enjoy!