PATATIM

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 79 / Feb. 10 - PATATIM

PATATIM

Ingredients:

• 1.2-1.5 kilo pork legs (pata front)
• 1 tbsp. sesame oil
• 2 pcs. star anise
• ½ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp. oyster sauce
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup rice wine
• 1 tsp. black peppercorn
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• ¼ cup slurry
• 5 pcs. baby bokchoy, blanched
• 10 shiitake mushrooms

Procedure:

• 1. Place the pata in a casserole with 6 cups of water, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, pepper corns and bring to a boil.
• 2. Add the star anise and sesame oil, simmer for an hour, or until pork is tender.
• 3. Remove the pork and set aside, then add slurry to the pot. Let it simmer until sauce is glossy and thickened.
• 4. Blanch the bokchoy in boiling water seasoned with salt.
• 5. To serve, place the pork in the middle of a serving dish then serve with blanched bokchoy and lastly pour the sauce over the pork and vegetables.
• 6. Garnish with spring onions and serve with rice or steamed buns.