Pork Kaldereta sa Gata

Ingredients for Pork Kaldereta sa Gata

• 2 lb pork belly, cubed
• 4 tbsp liver spread
• 6 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, crushed
• 4 cups pork broth, divided
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 2 carrots, cubed
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 Thai chili peppers, chopped
• 3 dried bay leaves
• 2 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1/4 tsp crushed black pepper
• 3 tbsp cooking oil

How to cook Pork Kaldereta sa Gata

1. 1.Heat oil over medium heat; sauté garlic until lightly golden, then cook onion until soft.
2. 2.Brown pork belly, add tomatoes, and cook until the tomatoes break down.
3. 3.Pour in 2 cups pork broth and bring to a boil. Add Thai chilies, liver spread, and bay leaves.
4. 4.Stir in coconut milk, cover, and simmer on low-medium for 45–60 minutes, adding remaining broth as needed, until pork is tender.
5. 5.Add carrots and potatoes; cook 7 minutes. Add bell peppers and cook 7–8 minutes.
6. 6.Season with fish sauce and black pepper; simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens.