Low Sodium Nilagang Baboy
Savor the comforting taste of Filipino home cooking with this Low Sodium Nilagang Baboy recipe, a healthier take on the classic pork stew. This dish combines tender chunks of pork shoulder, hearty vegetables like potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and green beans, and a fragrant broth infused with onion, bay leaves, and cracked peppercorns. Its low sodium fish sauce and optional salt substitutes make it an ideal choice for those seeking a more heart-friendly meal without sacrificing flavor. Perfect for family dinners, Nilagang Baboy is easy to prepare, with straightforward steps and a simmering process that locks in all the nourishing goodness. Serve it hot with steamed rice and enjoy a delicious taste of Philippines cuisine that's both wholesome and satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams pork shoulder (kasim), cut into chunks
- 6 cups water
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns, cracked
- 2 pieces bay leaves
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 large carrot, sliced into rounds
- 1 small cabbage, chopped into large pieces
- 150 grams green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (low sodium)
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt substitute or light salt (optional)
Instructions
Place the pork shoulder in a large pot, cover with 6 cups of water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Skim off any scum or impurities that rise to the surface.
Add the quartered onion, cracked peppercorns, and bay leaves to the pot. Lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Allow the pork to simmer for about 45 minutes or until the meat is tender.
Add the potatoes and carrots to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 15 minutes until the potatoes are just tender.
Stir in the cabbage and green beans, then cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet still vibrant in color.
Season the stew with low sodium fish sauce and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed using a salt substitute or light salt.
Remove from heat. Serve the Nilagang Baboy hot with steamed rice, enjoying the warm, nourishing flavors of Philippines.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1915 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.5 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.2 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 350 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 3495 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.0 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 109.3 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 418 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 6291 mg | 134% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
