Tapa Frita

Ingredients for Tapa Frita

• 800 g pork scotch, cut into long thin strips
• 1 large potato, cut into long thin strips
• 1 large carrot, cut into long thin strips
• 1 (225 g) can green peas
• 3 tbsp pickle relish
• 1/2 cup grated processed cheese, plus more for topping
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 3 large red tomatoes, diced
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp rubbed basil
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Fish sauce, to taste
• Oil, for cooking

How to cook Tapa Frita

1. 1.Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until softened, then brown pork on all sides.
2. 2.Add chicken stock and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
3. 3.Stir in potato, carrot, tomatoes, pickle relish, 1/2 cup cheese, basil, and tomato paste. Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.
4. 4.Add green peas and simmer 5 minutes more, until vegetables are tender.
5. 5.Season with fish sauce and black pepper. Top with additional grated cheese and serve.