Pork Binagoongan

5 from 1 vote

Pork Binagoongan is super-easy to prepare that comes together in 30 minutes! Tender, tasty pork belly cooked in flavorful shrimp paste sauce.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Filipino

Keyword: binagoongan, pork binagoongan recipe

Servings: people

Calories: 339kcal

Author: Mia

Wash the pork thoroughly and cut it into small pieces.
500 grams pork belly
In a deep pan or wok over medium heat, cook the fry the pork without oil until browned and fat has rendered. Remove meat from pan and set aside.
Using the same pan, add cooking oil if needed and fry the eggplant until lightly browned and wilted. Set aside
2 medium eggplant, 2 tbsp cooking oil
Sauté garlic and onion. Add the tomato and lightly mash to squeeze out the juice. Cook until wilted.
1 medium onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 medium tomato
Add cooked pork belly and mix to distribute. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
Tip in shrimp paste and chilis then stir to distribute and simmer for a few seconds.
½ cup sautéed shrimp paste, 1 piece green chili pepper, 1 piece red chili pepper
Add water, stir then cover the pan or pot with lid. Simmer for 7-10 minutes or until pork is soft and tender. (Add more water if needed)
1 cup water
At the last minute of simmering, taste and adjust with salt or shrimp paste (if needed).
¼ tsp salt
Add fried eggplant then cover with lid and simmer for additional 1-2 minutes. Serve and enjoy. Bon appetit!