Braised Pork Belly and Tofu

Pork belly or "Liempo" is a boneless cut of  fatty meat from the belly of a pig. This pork cut is popular among Asian countries that is used in many different cuisines. Tofu or bean curd originated from China and may Filipino use this as an extender. Tofu is a great source of protein and has a low calorie content which is good specially for vegetarians.

This tokwa't baboy recipe came from my mom's homecooked meals. I remember when this was our lunch or dinner, I assure you that leftovers has no room for us. Try this tasty recipe to add some varieties to your daily meals and this is best eaten with steamed rice.

Ingredients

1 kilo pork belly

1 block tofu

  4 cloves garlic (minced)

1 medium red onion (julliened)

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup vinegar

1 cup water

4 tbsp brown sugar

1/4 cup chinese celery/kintsay (minced)

1/4 cup butter

cooking oil

salt and pepper

Instructions 

1. Cut pork belly and tofu to your desired serving sizes.
2. In a frying pan, heat oil and fry tofu until golden brown. Set aside.
3. In a medium pot, saute garlic and onion then add the pork belly, soy sauce, vinegar and water. Let boil and simmer until the meat becomes tender. Add water as necessary.
4. Add the tofu and simmer until it absorb some of the sauce.
5. Put the chinese celery and stir well.
6. Sprinkle some salt and pepper to taste.

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