To cook Filipino food means having a pretty good grasp of various seasonings and condiments to make a dish more sprightly and distinct. But while going the unique route is applauded, we also can’t help but lean towards familiar ones that are proven to work great with a variety of recipes. In this case, I’m talking about this comforting, delectable combination of Pork Giniling with Oyster Sauce.
Pork Giniling, in itself, is rich, savory and soothing with its mix of vegetables and thick stew. Such a dish utilizes the likes of potatoes and carrots for some added texture. We also have tomato sauce to provide flavor. But integrating the perfect little detail of oyster sauce makes a big difference in the taste as well. There is a sense of sweetness that can complement the delicious tomato sauce, as well as the meat.
How about we give this a go, and cook some delicious Pork Giniling with Oyster Sauce right at home?
How to make Pork Giniling with Oyster Sauce:
First, you have to grab ¼ cup of cooking oil, and place it in your pan. Apply some heat. Now when it is hot, you can add 2 potatoes you’ve diced, and pan-fry this. You will know that it’s good to go once the exterior becomes light brown. That would be your sign to take the potatoes out of the pan, and set them aside because we will use them later.
Now we will still use the pan, and its remaining oil so don’t throw this away just yet. Place 1 onion you’ve diced, 3 cloves of garlic you’ve minced, and 2 tomatoes you’ve diced in the pan. Then sauté these all together until the onion has gotten soft. Then you can put 1 lb. of ground pork inside. We will cook this up for 2 minutes while stirring.
Adding some of our liquid seasonings:
Then go ahead and add 2 ½ tablespoons of soy sauce into the pan, as well as 1 cup of water. Put the heat on low, and let this all cook without the cover on top. Keep this up until the liquid has reduced to half. And then we will pour in 3 tablespoons of oyster sauce, and cook this up for 5 minutes.
And remember the diced potatoes we had earlier? It’s time to integrate them into the dish, so place this into the pan again. Cook this for about 2 to 3 minutes, and then you can go ahead and add some ground black pepper to your preference. Now you’ve made it— a flavorful, semi-sweet and savory Pork Giniling with Oyster Sauce! Just serve this the way you would like, perhaps in a serving bowl for sharing with friends, or just scoop some up for yourself, and let the rest cool before you store it.
If you liked this recipe, I have a few more I think you would want to check out! There is a great variety of giniling dishes here at Panlasang Pinoy.
More giniling recipes to try cooking:
Chicken Giniling with Green Peas
Filipino households love to serve their fair share of Chicken Giniling with Green Peas. Not only is it nutritious, delicious, and delightfully meaty, but it can also be quite easy to make. If you have already mastered making this Pork Giniling with Oyster Sauce, this chicken recipe should be a breeze. They utilize most of the same steps, but the latter can be a great alternative for when you want to steer clear of red meat. Chicken can also provide a softer, more comforting taste. And of course, you can’t forget about the satisfying texture and mild taste green peas can add to your dish.
Tortang Giniling
A colorful, yummy Pinoy classic, Tortang Giniling is the perfect lunch dish to fill you up for the rest of the day. It has plenty of protein in eggs, as well as ground pork or beef, depending on which meat component you would like to incorporate. It also has bits of vegetables like bell peppers to give you that energy boost you will need. Of course, we also can’t forget about how this mainly uses accessible and affordable ingredients. Definitely go for this option if you want a dish that will be worth every buck, and would leave you satisfied with its savory taste.
Pork Giniling Kaldereta
If you have ever thought about how good a Pork Giniling and Kaldereta duo would be, this is the dish for you! I love the mild spice and distinct taste we get from liver spread, which goes well with the ground pork. Speaking of distinct flavors, we also have some green olives to provide a little bit of sweetness and saltiness to balance out the dish. I would definitely recommend this if you would like a flavorful, meaty dish for your next meal!
I hope you enjoyed trying out this Pork Giniling with Oyster Sauce recipe with me. Should you have any questions, don’t hesitate to let me know through the comments below!
Pork Giniling with Oyster Sauce
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan. Once hot, pan-fry the diced potato until the exterior turns light brown in color. Remove the potatoes from the pan and set aside.
- Using the remaining oil, sauté onion, garlic, and tomato.
- Add ground pork once the onion softens. Cook while stirring for 2 minutes.
- Pour the soy sauce into the pan and add water. Adjust the heat to low. Cook uncovered until the liquid reduces to half.
- Add oyster sauce and cook for 5 minutes.
- Put the fried potato back into the pan. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Season with ground black pepper.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve. Share and enjoy!
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