Easy Pork and Green Peas Recipe (Filipino Guisantes)
This Easy Pork and Green Peas Recipe (Filipino Guisantes) is a flavorful and quick dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. Enjoy tender pork and sweet green peas in a savory tomato sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 359kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork shoulder or belly cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 Bay leaves
- 15 ounce tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce optional
- 1 cup water or chicken broth
- 2 teaspoon beef powder/ bouillon
- 1 cup green peas fresh or frozen
- 1 large potato diced
- 1 small red bell pepper diced
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Fry Potatoes: In a large pan or skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes, frying until they are golden and slightly tender. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Pork: In the same pan, add the pork pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the pork from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the same pan. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant. Add bay leaves.
- Add Tomato Sauce nd liquids: Pour in the tomato sauce, , tomato paste, water or chicken broth, soy sauce, and fish sauce (if using). Stir well to combine.
- Return the Pork: Add the browned pork back into the pan. Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer and Season: Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the pork and vegetables are tender. Add the beef powder, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Add Peas and Bell Peppers: Stir in the green peas and diced bell peppers. Continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes, until the peas are heated through and the bell peppers are slightly tender but still crisp.
- Serve: Serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy your Easy Pork and Green Peas (Filipino Guisantes) dish!
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 52.9g | Protein: 11.9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3.4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 6432mg | Potassium: 648mg | Fiber: 3.3g | Sugar: 40.7g | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
