Dinuguan - Filipino Pork Blood Stew

Ingredients

• Water (2 cups)
• Cooking oil (2 tablespoons)
• Bay leaves (2)
• Black pepper (1 teaspoon, grounded)
• Fish sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Green chili peppers (2, sliced)
• Ginger (1 inch, sliced)
• Onion (1 medium, chopped)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Vinegar (1/4 cup)
• Pork blood (2 cups)
• Pork belly (1 pound, cut into cubes)

Instructions

1. Heat the cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic, onion, and ginger, sautéing until fragrant and the onions become translucent.
3. Add the pork belly pieces to the pot, browning them on all sides.
4. Once browned, pour in the vinegar. Allow this to simmer for a few minutes to neutralize the odor from the pork.
5. Add the water, bay leaves, and ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and allow it to simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the pork is tender.
7. Pour in the pork blood, stirring consistently to prevent the blood from clotting. Allow this to simmer for another 10 minutes.
8. Finally, add the sliced green chili peppers and fish sauce. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
9. Let the stew simmer for another 10 minutes to allow all the flavors to meld together.
10. Serve your Dinuguan hot, ideally with a side of steamed rice to balance out the bold flavors.