PORK, VEGETABLE, AND TAMARIND STEW
The finished stew should be decidedly sour, tamarind's calling card, but you're in control of how puckery things get. You can sub other vegetables or simplify the array, but be very careful not to overcook them. This recipe is from Bad Saint, one of Bon Appétit's Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.
Categories Bon Appétit Philippines Soup/Stew Pork Tamarind Garlic Bok Choy Mushroom Pepper Eggplant Radish Dinner Winter Okra Stew
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place bay leaves and peppercorns in center of cheesecloth and tie closed with kitchen twine; set sachet aside. Grind mushrooms in spice mill to a powder.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high. Cook onion, garlic, and chiles, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring often, until partly broken down and very saucy, about 5 minutes. Add ribs, mushroom powder, reserved sachet, and 12 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Place tamarind pulp in a small medium-mesh sieve and partially submerge into simmering liquid (it will soften and start to dissolve as time goes by). Cook ribs, skimming foam from the surface, until very tender (meat should be practically falling off the bone for ribs and shred easily for pork shoulder), 2-2 1/2 hours. Season with salt and push tamarind pulp through sieve with a rubber spatula, tasting as you go, until desired level of sourness is reached. Discard any remaining tamarind.
- Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Cook bok choy, eggplant, radishes, beans, and okra, tossing occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1 Tbsp. fish sauce and toss to coat. Divide vegetables, ribs, and broth among bowls; serve drizzled with more fish sauce, if desired.
- Do Ahead
- Ribs can be cooked 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.
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Realeboga Lele
[email protected]This stew is delicious! The tamarind sauce is tangy and flavorful, and the pork is tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Kara Johnson
[email protected]I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. The pork was fall-apart tender and the vegetables were still crisp.
Arjun Magar
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. I had some roasted pork loin that I shredded and added to the stew. It turned out delicious!
Bwatikona Mudenge
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tamarind, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The tamarind flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The stew is also very easy to make.
Jigyasha Gole
[email protected]This stew is a great way to use up leftover pork. I had some roasted pork loin that I shredded and added to the stew. It turned out delicious!
Manoj Timsina
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this stew. The tamarind adds a nice sour note that balances out the sweetness of the vegetables and the richness of the pork.
Hansani Nisansala
[email protected]This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The tamarind sauce is comforting and the pork is very satisfying.
KIYIMBA Emmanuel
[email protected]I made this stew for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the unique tamarind flavor.
Xiao.m2
[email protected]This stew is delicious! The tamarind sauce is tangy and flavorful, and the pork is tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Tammy Boso
[email protected]I've made this stew several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The tamarind sauce is so flavorful and the pork is always tender.
Murera Allan121
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.
Pakel Tcg
[email protected]I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. The pork was fall-apart tender and the vegetables were still crisp.
Ziad Muthana
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tamarind, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The tamarind flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The stew is also very easy to make.
suzal Rae
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. I had some roasted pork loin that I shredded and added to the stew. It turned out delicious!
Andre Gendreau
[email protected]I love the balance of flavors in this stew. The tamarind adds a nice sour note that complements the sweetness of the vegetables and the richness of the pork.
Abass Ayomi
[email protected]This tamarind stew was a hit with my family. The tangy tamarind sauce paired perfectly with the tender pork and crisp vegetables. We'll definitely be making this again!