Pork Pina Asado

Ingredients:
350g pork pigue, cut into chunks
1 tbsp cornstarch
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 can (234 g) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve 1/3 cup syrup)
1 medium (200 g) singkamas (turnips), cut into cubes
1/2 cup cooked green peas
1 laurel (bay) leaf


Directions:
1. Sprinkle pork with 1/4 tsp rock salt and cornstarch. Saute garlic and pork. Cook until pork turns light brown.
2. Add 3/4 cup water, pineapple syrup and lauref (bay) leaf. Simmer for 20 minutes or until tender.
3. Add singkamas, green peas and pineapple chunks. Season with 3 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tsp white sugar. Simmer for another 10 minutes or until cooked.

Makes 6 servings.
Rich in Potassium - vital for heart and kidney functions.


Source: #418, Del Monte Kitchenomics