Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1.5 kg pork leg (pata)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 head garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Pressure cooker or slow cooker
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a pressure cooker or slow cooker, add the pork leg, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, onion, ginger, water, and vinegar. Mix well.
2. Cook the pork leg in the pressure cooker for 45 minutes or in the slow cooker for 6-8 hours until tender.
3. Once the pork leg is cooked, remove it from the cooker and set aside.
4. In a separate pan, heat the cooking oil and sauté the garlic until golden brown.
5. Add the soy sauce mixture from the pressure cooker or slow cooker to the pan with the garlic. Bring to a boil.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Add the pork leg to the pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pork leg.
8. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes (pressure cooker) or 6-8 hours (slow cooker)
Temperature:
Pressure cooker: High pressure
Slow cooker: Low heat
Serving size:
6-8 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 500
Fat: 25g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 45g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pork leg (pata) can be substituted with beef shank or chicken thighs.
- Brown sugar can be substituted with white sugar or honey.
- Soy sauce can be substituted with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Vinegar can be substituted with apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar.
Variations:
- Add vegetables such as bok choy or carrots to the dish.
- Use a different type of meat such as beef or chicken.
- Add chili peppers for a spicy kick.
Tips and tricks:
- Use a pressure cooker or slow cooker to make the pork leg tender and flavorful.
- Sauté the garlic until golden brown to add depth of flavor to the dish.
- Simmer the pork leg in the sauce to allow it to absorb the flavors.
Storage instructions:
Leftover Pata Tim can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat the Pata Tim in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the Pata Tim on a large platter with steamed rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Garnishes:
Chopped green onions or cilantro
Pairings:
Steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, or a side salad
Suggested side dishes:
Steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, or a side salad
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the sauce is too thin, simmer it for a few more minutes until it thickens.
- If the pork leg is tough, cook it for a longer period of time in the pressure cooker or slow cooker.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the pork leg to an internal temperature of 145°F to ensure it is safe to eat.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking.
Food history:
Pata Tim is a Filipino-Chinese dish that originated in the Philippines. It is a slow-cooked pork leg dish that is flavored with soy sauce, garlic, and other seasonings.
Flavor profiles:
Savory, sweet, and garlicky
Serving suggestions:
Serve the Pata Tim with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.
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