Classic Marikina Waknatoy. Marikina's version of Menudo.
Aug 2, 2024
Waknatoy is a traditional Filipino dish, specifically from Marikina City, and is a type of pickled meat stew. It is sometimes referred to as Marikina's version of menudo.
Classic Marikina Waknatoy
Origin: Marikina City, Philippines
A traditional dish from Marikina that combines pork, sausages, and pickles in a savory-sweet tomato sauce.
Ingredients:
1 kg pork shoulder, cubes, marinated with soy sauce, salt and pepper
200 g Vienna sausage, sliced
1/4 cup sweet pickles, chopped
1/4 cup tomato sauce
!/4 cup quick melt cheese cut into cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium potatoes, cubed (optional)
2 medium carrots, cubed (optional)
1 cup water or broth
2 tbsp soy sauce for the pork marinate
2 tbsp cooking oil
Salt and pepper to taste for the pork marinate
Instructions:
Marinate pork cubes with soy sauce, salt and pepper for 30 mins.
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
Sauté garlic and onions until fragrant.
Add the pork cubes and cook until lightly browned.
Pour in tomato sauce. Stir well to coat the pork.
Add water or broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes or until pork is tender.
Stir in the Vienna sausage, potatoes, and carrots. Cook until vegetables are tender.
Add sweet pickles, quick melt cheese , salt, and pepper if necessary. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
Serve hot with steamed rice.
Here are four more authentic waknatoy recipes
1.Waknatoy with Chicken Liver
A variation of the classic waknatoy with added chicken liver for a richer flavor.
Ingredients:
1 kg pork belly, cubed
150 g chicken liver, cleaned and sliced
200 g Vienna sausage, sliced
1/4 cup sweet pickles, chopped
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup qucimelt cheese, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium potatoes, cubed
2 medium carrots, cubed
1 cup water or broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp cooking oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onions until fragrant.
Add the pork cubes and chicken liver, cooking until browned.
Pour in soy sauce and tomato sauce, stirring well to coat the meat.
Add water or broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes or until pork is tender.
Add Vienna sausage, potatoes, and carrots. Cook until vegetables are tender.
Stir in sweet pickles, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
Serve hot with steamed rice
2. Waknatoy with Green Peas
A version of waknatoy with added green peas for extra color and texture.
Ingredients:
1 kg pork shoulder, cubed
200 g Vienna sausage, sliced
1/4 cup sweet pickles, chopped
1?4 cup tomato sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium potatoes, cubed
2 medium carrots, cubed
1 cup green peas
1 cup water or broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp cooking oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onions until fragrant.
Add the pork cubes and cook until lightly browned.
Pour in soy sauce and tomato sauce. Stir well to coat the pork.
Add water or broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes or until pork is tender.
Add Vienna sausage, potatoes, carrots, and green peas. Cook until vegetables are tender.
Stir in sweet pickles, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
Serve hot with steamed rice.
3. Waknatoy with Pineapple
A sweet and savory version of waknatoy with pineapple chunks for a tropical twist.
Ingredients:
1 kg pork belly, cubed
200 g Vienna sausage, sliced
1/4 cup sweet pickles, chopped
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup pineapple chunks, with juice
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium potatoes, cubed
2 medium carrots, cubed
1 cup water or broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp cooking oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onions until fragrant.
Add the pork cubes and cook until lightly browned.
Pour in soy sauce, tomato sauce, and pineapple juice. Stir well to coat the pork.
Add water or broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes or until pork is tender.
Add Vienna sausage, potatoes, carrots, and pineapple chunks. Cook until vegetables are tender.
Stir in sweet pickles, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
Serve hot with steamed rice.
4. Spicy Waknatoy
A spicy version of waknatoy with added chili peppers for a bit of heat.
Ingredients:
Same as classic recipe plus 2-3 chili peppers, sliced (adjust to taste)
Instructions:
Same as above.
Serve hot with steamed rice.
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