Asado de Carajay
Asado de Carajay is a classic Filipino meat and vegetables stew cooked in tomatoes and tomato sauce. I used pork shoulder cubes for this recipe. In the original one mom used to cook, chicken was the main ingredient. A "carajay" is actually the cooking vessel used for this dish. It is a large skillet made of aluminum, cast iron or stainless steel and has a similar shape as a wok. If more convenient, use a regular large skillet for cooking this dish. This is an AsianInAmericamag recipe. Serves 2 when served with rice.
Equipment
- Large wok or skillet (12 to 14 inches diameter)
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds pork shoulder fat trimmed, cut in 2-inch cubes
- 2 Tablespoons cooking oil or vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 whole medium-sized onion chopped
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup soup stock
- 1 to 2 whole potatoes peeled, quartered
- 1 whole medium-sized carrot peeled, sliced in rounds
- 2 whole large tomatoes sliced fresh tomatoes
- 1 piece bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded strips napa cabbage
- 1 whole large Spanish Chorizo, sliced
- 1/2 piece red or green pepper, seeded, sliced in strips
- for serving: steamed rice
Instructions
- In a large skillet, over medium high heat, add the cooking oil. Saute the garlic and onions for 1 to 2 minutes till the latter is translucent.
- Add the pork cubes. Braise pork for 1 to 2 minutes in the skillet till pieces turn slightly brown. Add the tomato, potato and carrot slices. If desired, add chorizo slices.
- Pour the tomato sauce, bay leaf and soup stock or broth. Season with paprika powder, salt and black pepper powder. Blend ingredients well.
- Cover and cook till the pork cubes are cooked and the vegetables are soft, for about 45 minutes.
- Add the napa cabbage at the last 2 minutes of cooking. Garnish with green or red bell pepper strips if desired. Serve with boiled white rice.
- Cook's comments: other versions and recipes of 'Asado de Carajay' use chicken or beef for the main ingredient. I used pork cubes because it was what I had in my kitchen. Feel free to use the meat more convenient for you.
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