Monday's Bread Bowl: Pork Adobo w/ Coconut Milk and Crab Paste

Pork Coconut Stew..well sorta

The Mixed Stew crew has had this recipe in its arsenal for some time.  Here’s the recipe:

What you will need:

1 large stock pot w/ lid

1 wooden spoon

3 tablespoon cooking oil

1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles

1 ½ to 2lbs pork country ribs, cut into cubes

1 yellow onion, chopped 

1 garlic toe, sliced

¼ cup soy sauce

1 ½ cup water

1 tablespoon Bun Rieu Cua (Vietnamese Crab Paste)

1 (14 oz.) can coconut milk

Cooking and Directions:

Heat pot on medium-high heat.  Pour in oil, onion, and garlic. Sautee until onion turns translucent.  Next add pork rib cubes.  Let meat brown for 8 to 10 minutes while constantly stirring.  Pour in water and soy sauce.  Cover pot with lid.  Lower heat to medium-low.   Let ingredients reach a slow simmer.  The meat should braise for 30 minutes then stir in crab paste, green chiles, and coconut milk.  Return lid.  Let pot simmer for another 25 minutes.  Stir occasionally.  Serve once meat has reached desired tenderness.