Menudo Recipe

What is Menudo ?

Menudo is a hearty Filipino stew made with diced pork, vegetables, and a rich tomato-based sauce. Often served during celebrations and special occasions, this dish is appreciated for its flavorful and tender meat along with vibrant vegetables. This is a favorite of my husband.

Ingredients

• 1/2 kilo pork tenderloin (cut into chunk cubes)
• 1/4 kilo pork liver (cut into cubes)
• 4 pcs chorizo Bilbao (sliced to the same size as pork)
• 1 big red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 big green bell pepper (diced)
• 3 big potatoes (peeled, diced and deep fried)
• 1 1/2 cup chickpeas
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 teaspoon Spanish paprika
• 1 cup stock or water
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 tablespoon atsuete oil
• 1 small head of garlic (minced)
• 1 medium size onion (diced)
• 2 big tomatoes (diced)
• 1/2 cup grated cheese

Steps

1. In a cooking pot, heat cooking oil and atsuete oil.
2. Saute garlic, onion, and tomatoes.
3. Add in pork chunks, pork liver, chorizo bilbao, bell pepper, Spanish paprika and stock.
4. Simmer until pork is tender.
5. Add in potatoes, chickpeas, and raisins.
6. Season to taste.
7. Finish with grated cheese.
8. Serve hot.