Pata Estofado

Ingredients for Pata Estofado

• 2 lb pork pata, boiled for 15 minutes
• 1 Knorr Pork Cube
• 2 bananas, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 8 tbsp brown sugar
• 5 tbsp soy sauce
• 5 tbsp white vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 dried bay leaves
• 1 tsp whole peppercorn
• 4 cups water
• 4 tbsp cooking oil

How to cook Pata Estofado

1. 1.Heat oil over medium heat and fry banana slices until browned; remove and set aside.
2. 2.Pan-fry the pre-boiled pork pata for 3 minutes per side.
3. 3.Add garlic and brown sugar; stir until the sugar melts.
4. 4.Pour in soy sauce, vinegar, and water. Cover and bring to a boil, then add Pork Cube, peppercorns, and bay leaves.
5. 5.Cover and simmer over low heat for about 40 minutes until tender, turn pata, then cover and cook 30 to 40 minutes more.
6. 6.Add carrot and fried banana, cover, cook 5 minutes, and serve.