Pork Leg with Banana Heart

Pork leg is usually cooked as crispy pata here in the Philippines. However, many of us don't like a dry meal. Typically, we Filipinos like sabaw (soup) when eating. Today, let me share to you my mom's recipe of pork leg with banana heart, or in Tagalog, paksiw na pata with puso ng saging.

Things you need:

• 1 whole - front pork leg (sliced)
• 1/2 - cup vinegar
• 1/4 - cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp - whole peppers
• 2 tbsp - sugar (add more if you want a sweeter taste)
• 1 whole - banana heart
• 1 cup - water
• 1 pc - bay leaf

Preparation:

• In a bowl, mix the vinegar, soy sauce and sugar.
• Cut the banana heart (big slices), wash and drain. Set aside.

Cooking:

• In a pan, put together all the ingredients except the banana heart.
• Simmer until pork leg is soft.
• Add water if the sauce dries up.
• Add a bit of sugar or soy sauce depending on your taste. Do this gradually, adding just very small amounts.
• Add the banana heart. Simmer until cooked.

You now have something perfect for lunch. I would however like to remind you people that this dish is not good for those who have hypertension and heart problems. Eat moderately.