Chef Maricel Manalo of the San Miguel Culinary center cooks up her version of Pata Tim which is a favorite Chinese influenced Filipino dish. It is made from pork leg that is slowly boiled to make the meat really tender. Its tasty sauce makes this part of the pork much softer and jucier, making it a well known classic in the Philippines.
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Ingredients:
1 whole MONTEREY PORK PATA FRONT, about 1.2 kilos 8 pc shiitake mushrooms 3/4 cup light soy sauce 2 pc star anise 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp sherry 1 bunch spring onions enough water to cover pata
Procedure:
1. Combine all ingredients in a stockpot. Cook over high heat until mixture comes to a boil. 2. Lower heat to simmering and continue to cook until pata is fork tender, about 4 hours. Add water if necessary. 3. Adjust seasonings as needed. Makes 6 servings.
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