Bagoong alamang or shrimp paste comes from krill, a small fry of fish that looks like shrimp or very small shrimps. They are commonly used as added ingredients in the Southeast Asian cuisine.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Keyword Bagoong, Pork
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 15people
Calories 39kcal
Author Joost Nusselder
Cost $25
Ingredients
½cupShrimp Paste
3mediumtomatoesdiced
8ouncesporksliced (optional if you want to add pork)
2smallonionsminced
6clovesgarlicminced
6tbspsugar
5tspvinegar
Instructions
In a pan, add the slices of pork and sear until the oil comes out.
Add the garlic, onion, and tomato, then sauté for up to 5 minutes.
Put the raw shrimp paste, sugar, and vinegar, then stir carefully.
Cover and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes.
Continue to stir carefully to mix the ingredients well.