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Bagoong Guisado

Bagoong Guisado is a sweet-savory cooked shrimp paste condiment enriched with pork and tomato.

17 minutes · Serves 6

Ingredients for Bagoong Guisado

  • 12 oz shrimp paste
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 4 oz pork with fat, sliced
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 teaspoons vinegar

How to cook Bagoong Guisado

  1. 1.Heat a pan over medium heat and sear pork until it renders its fat.
  2. 2.Add garlic, onion, and tomato. Sauté for 3 minutes.
  3. 3.Stir in shrimp paste, sugar, and vinegar.
  4. 4.Cover and cook on low for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and fragrant.
  5. 5.Transfer to a bowl and serve as a condiment.
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