Ginataang Okra

Ingredients

• 400 g pork jowl, sliced
• 400 g fresh okra
• 400 ml coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp bagoong (shrimp paste)
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red onion, chopped
• freshly ground black pepper
• 5 pcs finger chillies, chopped
• 4 pcs red chillies, to garnish
• salt
• oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Generously season pork jowl with salt and freshly ground black pepper

2. 2

   In a wok heat oil then then brown pork jowls on all sides.

3. 3

   Push pork to the side of the wok then add the garlic and onions, sauté until fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour 1 cup of water bring to a boil, cover wok then simmer in medium heat for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Add coconut milk, bagoong, finger chillies and okra, bring to a boil, toss to evenly distribute the ingredients, then lower the heat, cover wok then cook for 8 minutes.

6. 6

   Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt (if needed), garnish with red chillies then serve.