Sweet Pata Asado

Ingredients for Sweet Pata Asado

• 3 lb pork pata, sliced
• 1 Knorr Pork Cube
• 3 star anise
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 6 cups water
• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• Salt and ground white pepper, to taste

How to cook Sweet Pata Asado

1. 1.Cover pata with water in a pot, boil for 15 minutes while skimming impurities, then discard water. Cool, rinse, and set aside.
2. 2.Heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened, then add pata and sauté for 1 minute.
3. 3.Add soy sauce, water, and star anise; bring to a boil. Stir in the Pork Cube, cover, and simmer on low-medium until tender.
4. 4.Stir occasionally and add water as needed. Add brown sugar and cook for 3 minutes; season with salt and white pepper.
5. 5.Mix cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water, stir into the pot, and cook until sauce thickens. Serve hot.