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Pork Nilaga
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Pork Nilaga

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60 Min
Easy
Pork Nilaga is a traditional Filipino recipe that has been enjoyed by generations. This hearty and comforting dish is a staple in Filipino households, especially during rainy days or when someone is feeling under the weather. The word "nilaga" translates to "boiled" in English, which perfectly describes the cooking method for this dish.

Ingredients

6 4-6 Servings

This dish has been optimized for 6 servings. Quantity and times may need to be varied. Here you can find more information about adjusted portion sizes:

ingredient_quantity
recipe ingredient
0.5  kg
Pork Belly
5  cups
Water
1  pc
Onion
4  cloves
Garlic
1  pc
Bay Leaf
1  tsp
Black Peppercorn
1  pc
Potato
1  head
Pechay Baguio
0.25  head
Cabbage
2  stalks
Onion Springs

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Nutrition Value

Carbohydrates
19.24 g
Energy
516.99 kcal
Fats
44.85 g
Protein
11.13 g
Information per serving

Instruction

60 Minutes
  • Step1

    45 Min
    Simmer pork in water for 45 minutes.
  • Step2

    10 Min
    Add onion, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorn and potato and simmer for another 15 minutes.
  • Step3

    5 Min
    Season with MAGGI® MAGIC SARAP®. Stir in pechay, cabbage and spring onion. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve immediately.
Pork Nilaga

Step1 of 3

Simmer pork in water for 45 minutes.

Pork Nilaga

Step2 of 3

Add onion, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorn and potato and simmer for another 15 minutes.

Pork Nilaga

Step3 of 3

Season with MAGGI® MAGIC SARAP®. Stir in pechay, cabbage and spring onion. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve immediately.

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