Pork Giniling Recipe – A Healthy Filipino Comfort Food
Filipino Style Picadillo
This Pork Giniling Recipe is a healthy, delicious, and comfort food that is easy to make. Try cooking it now!
Ingredients
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300g Ground PorkLean
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2 large pieces Potatoespeeled and diced
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1 large piece Carrotpeeled and diced
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1 large piece Red Bell Pepperminced
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1 cup Peasdrained from can
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2 pieces Hot Dogdiced optional
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4 tbsp Tomato Paste
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5 tbsp Canola Oil
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to taste Salt
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to taste Black Pepper
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2 pieces Bay Leaves
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2 cups Water
Directions
If you want healthy comfort food that is easy to prepare, Pork Giniling Recipe is the perfect dish to make!
A Little Culinary History of Pork Giniling
The roots of the Pork Giniling Recipe came from the long regime of the Spaniards in the Philippines. This Giniling recipe is otherwise known as Picadillo, a stew made from ground meat. Picadillo is from the Spanish word “picar” which means “to mince”.
Picadillo is a famous dish in Latin and Spanish countries. Pork Giniling is the Filipino style Picadillo made with “Giniling na Baboy” which translates to grounded pork. Pork giniling also perfectly fits its root word since all the ingredients are minced to the same size.
The Comfort Pork Giniling Brings
This main dish is the perfect go-to dish after a tiring long day since the Pork Giniling recipe is easy to make. You just need to put together ground pork, minced vegetables, potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers along with some green peas. Combine them with tomato paste to make the perfect flavorful Filipino-style Picadillo.
Pork Giniling as a recipe does not only bring the comfort of easy preparation. Moreover, it brings warmth to the heart since it offers a lot of health benefits from meat and vegetables. This dish is packed with vitamins and minerals. Lean ground pork is a good source of vitamins to help blood flow and brain function properly.
Lastly, the Pork Giniling dish gives the full comfort of a tasty healthy stew. Simmer in tomato paste and let the flavor seep out to create a bursting combination of delicious flavors. Pair this with steamed white rice or freshly baked bread and it’s perfect.
Pork Giniling Versions
There are many ways to prepare this main dish. One is the uploaded “Giniling na Baboy” recipe here. For some, simply add raisins to add a sweet sour fruity taste while others add green olives. For most Filipino-style versions, Pork Giniling is served with boiled quail eggs.
Whichever way you prefer to make it, do not forget to try making Pork Giniling following this recipe
Prepare the Ingredients for Pork Giniling Recipe
Wash and peel the vegetables needed. Dain green peas from the can. Dice the potatoes, carrots, and hot dogs to the same size as the green peas. Crush the garlic and mince the onion and bell pepper.
Get the Pan Ready!
Heat the pan to medium heat and about 5 tablespoon of oil.
Sauté the Pork
Add the lean ground pork into the pan and sauté until lightly brown.
Spice it Up!
Add the onions, garlic, and bay leaf. Sauté until evenly mixed. Season the meat with a little salt and pepper to let the ground pork absorb some flavor. Add the hot dogs and mix.
Add the Vegetables!
Add the diced potatoes and carrots to the pan. Sauté for about a minute then add water. Bring it to a boil over high heat.
Add the Tomato Paste
Once boiling, bring down the stove to medium heat and add the tomato paste. For some, they use tomato sauce but if you want that rich tomato flavor, the paste is a better choice. Season with more salt and pepper. Stir and mix well.
Add the Peas and Bell Pepper
Continue boiling over medium heat until the potatoes and carrots are cooked. Once they are cooked, add the green peas and bell pepper. Mix well.
(Tip: Adding the canned green peas later than the rest of the vegetable so that it doesn't get overcooked and mushy)
Let it Simmer!
Let it simmer to allow all the flavors to incorporate. Continue until the sauce thickens.
Pork Giniling Ready!
Once ready transfer to a serving plate! Don't forget to remove the bay leaves before serving.
Pork Giniling with Steamed White Rice
Serve the Pork Giniling with steamed white rice and enjoy!
Recipe Reviews
Ingredients
| 300g Ground Pork | |
| 2 large pieces Potatoes | |
| 1 large piece Carrot | |
| 1 large piece Red Bell Pepper | |
| 1 cup Peas | |
| 2 pieces Hot Dog | |
| 4 tbsp Tomato Paste | |
| 5 tbsp Canola Oil | |
| to taste Salt | |
| to taste Black Pepper | |
| 2 pieces Bay Leaves | |
| 2 cups Water |
