Braised Pork: Filipino Humba

Dairy Free
Health score
23%
Braised Pork: Filipino Humba
45 min.
4
532kcal

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This Filipino Humba is a delicious braised pork dish that's full of flavor and perfect for a hearty meal. With a combination of pork belly and pork butt, this dish is sure to satisfy any meat lover. The marinade of garlic, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice wine gives the meat a delicious savory-sweet flavor, while the addition of star anise, oregano, and paprika adds a depth of aroma and taste that is simply irresistible.

What sets this dish apart are the fermented black beans and peanuts, which give it a unique twist and a delightful texture. And if you're feeling extra adventurous, you can even add some fried bananas towards the end of cooking or serve them on the side for a touch of sweetness that complements the savory flavors beautifully.

This recipe is perfect for a family dinner or even a special occasion, as it's sure to impress with its complex flavors and hearty portions. So, if you're looking for a new way to enjoy pork, give this Filipino Humba a try! It's a delicious journey of flavors that will leave you and your taste buds wanting more.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 gram pork belly cut into large cubes
  • 0.5 gram pork butt cut into large cubes
  • head garlic clove whole crushed
  • 0.5 cup vinegar 
  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • tablespoons soya sauce 
  • pieces bay leaves 
  • tablespoon rice wine 
  • tablespoon rice wine 
  • tablespoon rice wine 
  • pieces star anise 
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano 
  • tablespoons fermented black beans 
  • cup peanuts whole
  • 0.5 cup olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika 
  • cups water 
  • servings banana 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine these ingredients:meat,garlic,vinegar,brown sugar,soy sauce and rice wine.Marinate for about 30 minutes.Set aside in the fridge.
  2. After 30 minutes, transfer to a sauce pan and add: water,black beans and peanuts.
  3. Cover and bring to a boil, once its boils, turn the heat to a simmering mode and add the rest of the ingredients: bay leaf,star anise,oregano,paprika and olive oil.
  4. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the sauce thickens.
  5. You can add fried bananas five minutes before turning off the heat or serve it separately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories532kcal
Protein12.09%
Fat41.35%
Carbs46.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.26
Glycemic Load
15.08
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
19.18%

Flavonoids

Catechin
7.69mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.13mg
Quercetin
0.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:532.1kcal
26.6%
Fat:25.41g
39.09%
Saturated Fat:3.88g
24.27%
Carbohydrates:64.37g
21.46%
Net Carbohydrates:55.89g
20.32%
Sugar:39.45g
43.83%
Cholesterol:0.17mg
0.05%
Sodium:1030.56mg
44.81%
Alcohol:1.81g
10.06%
Protein:16.71g
33.42%
Manganese:1.61mg
80.62%
Vitamin B3:7.51mg
37.55%
Vitamin B6:0.74mg
37.14%
Fiber:8.48g
33.93%
Magnesium:118.53mg
29.63%
Folate:118.16µg
29.54%
Copper:0.52mg
25.77%
Potassium:843.65mg
24.1%
Phosphorus:210.67mg
21.07%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.95%
Iron:3.19mg
17.73%
Vitamin C:13.49mg
16.35%
Vitamin B5:1.22mg
12.22%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
10.89%
Calcium:101.5mg
10.15%
Selenium:5.74µg
8.2%
Zinc:1.21mg
8.09%
Vitamin E:1.03mg
6.86%
Vitamin K:5.75µg
5.48%
Vitamin A:241.15IU
4.82%
Source:Foodista