I enjoyed having Ginataang Langka with Pork for lunch. The combination of flavors was really good and the spice from the chili pepper made it even better. There is no other way to eat this but with warm steamed white rice. I suggest that you control your rice intake because this yummy spicy dish can make you eat without you consciously noticing.
I am thankful that there are canned unripe jackfruits nowadays in the Asian groceries and Filipino stores. Just like canned coconut milk, both of them come-in handy anytime you need them.
Ginataang Langka with Pork is best if the pork is as tender as it can be. Simmering the pork in coconut milk for several minutes can do this. Do not be afraid to add a cup or more of water to the coconut milk if you think that the pork is not tender enough. The water will eventually evaporate and you will still get that thick creamy coconut sauce.
I indicated in the recipe below that the chili pepper is an optional ingredient. Please do not be obliged to add the peppers if you are not able to handle spicy foods. Ginataang Langka with pork will still be delicious even without it.
Try this Ginataang Langka with Pork Recipe. Enjoy!
Ginataang Langka with Pork Recipe
Ingredients
- 20 oz. unripe jackfruit chopped
- 10 oz. pork cubed
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 4 pieces chili pepper chopped (optional)
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan.
- Once the oil becomes hot, sauté the onion and garlic.
- Add the pork. Cook until medium brown.
- Pour the coconut milk in the pan. Let boil. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add water if needed.
- Add the ground black pepper, chili, and fish sauce. Stir.
- Add the jackfruit. Stir and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve.
- Share and enjoy!
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rolen says
Hello Sir Van,
ang laking tulong po ng site nyo.
pag wala kaming maisip dito kami nakakakuha ng idea. 🙂
Vanjo Merano says
Rolen, thanks for the feedback. It is the reason why I created this blog. Thanks for visiting.
Darwin says
Pwede po ba gamitin yun ripe na langka? or may way po ba para magamit yun?
Vanjo Merano says
Not for this dish. Matamis kasi ang ripe jackfruit. It is meant more for desserts. Ginataang bilo-bilo is a good example. Here is the link https://panlasangpinoy.com/2014/08/27/ginataang-bilo-bilo-langka-recipe/
pol says
why is my langka have a bitter taste, why?
Vanjo Merano says
Hello Pol. Did you use fresh unripe jackfruit or the ones in can? Unripe jackfruits can be bitter sometimes, especially when fresh. You can decrease the bitter taste by soaking the sliced jackfruit in water for 1 to 2 hours. You can also mix a teaspoon of salt in the water.
Pol says
I always use fresh langka but this is not the first time I cook langka, there are times not bitter, I dont know why.
bern says
Hi can I add alamang on the ginataang langka dish??and I also substitute daing n labahita instead of pork..what do you think sir??is this OK??tnx
AnakniLinda says
Thanks sa recipe, nice to find one without bagoong 🙂
Vanessa says
will try this tomorrow…fave ko kc yan.
Gina R Smith says
I’m sooooo making this one! Will be making it with chicken. Thank you Mr. Merano! Please keep it up!!!
MiMac says
Just want to let you know that I stumbled upon your site awhile ago when I was looking for pork binagoongan recipe. I tried it and had a great dinner just now! Thank you! There was a link for this langka recipe and after watching it, it seems I can do it, too! I appreciate your simple videos! Keep it up!
Jazmine D. Lozada says
I enjoyed your video of ginataang langka. tamang-tama I have fresh young langka which I bought from the supermarket.I also have canned coconut milk. I will use chicken since I avoid meat as much as possible. Thank you very much. More power!
malouh says
Ginataang langka is one of my favorite dish, since I am a bicolano who loves gata I want to try your version, looks fabulous and yummy.
I have a question, does it applies to adding shrimp instead of pork or at least chicken cutlets since I’m not a meat eater?
Loves your website…learn a lot, and love to try it all…thanks to my sister who shared me all these thru email.
Thank you and more power.
Vanjo Merano says
Hi Malouh, it is nice to hear from you.
You can use shrimp or chicken as a substitute for pork. If you decide to use shrimp, I recommend adding it towards the last part so that the shrimp won’t get overcooked.
ryan abellar says
Sir…I will try ur pochero looks delicious.
Van Sanchez says
hi sir vanjo, ur site was recomended by my sis.living in Alaska, and now am a fan of ur site..btw, is your recipe contest still going on…?tnx
Vanjo Merano says
Hi Van. It is nice to hear from you. The contest ran a couple years ago, but is no closed.We’ll have a new one soon.