Adobo sa Puti

Ingredients for Adobo sa Puti

• 800 g pork belly, cubed
• 3 medium Agria potatoes, quartered
• 1 whole garlic, minced
• ½ cup Filipino-style cane vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• Oil, for frying
• Bay leaves
• Whole peppercorns
• Water

How to cook Adobo sa Puti

1. 1.Season pork belly with salt. Deep-fry potatoes until golden, then drain and set aside.
2. 2.Sauté garlic in oil over low heat until golden; remove and reserve.
3. 3.Fry pork belly in the same pot until browned.
4. 4.Add ½ cup water, vinegar, 2 tbsp peppercorns, 4 bay leaves, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then simmer 25 minutes.
5. 5.Drain and reserve the liquid; fry pork over high heat until browned on the edges. Return liquid and potatoes, adding vinegar or water if needed.
6. 6.Simmer 5 minutes, adjust salt, and serve topped with the reserved garlic.