Pork Adobo with Coconut Milk

Filipino Style Recipe: Pork adobo with coconut milk(adobong baboy sa gata) is normally the pork belly marinade then sauteed and cooked in a blend of soy sauce, vinegar, salt, pepper and coconut milk.

Estimated time of preparation: 10 minutes(plus marinating time)
Estimated time of cooking: 40-50 minutes

Good for 4-6 persons

Ingredients:
1 kilo pork belly/liempo, cut into serving pieces
1/2 cup coconut milk
6 cloves garlic, minces
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon peppercorns
3 pieces bay leaves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pieces red chili(labuyo),(optional)
salt and pepper to taste

Marinade:
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground pepper

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a bowl, combine pork, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and ground pepper.
2. Marinate for an hour.

Part 2
1. In a saucepan, heat oil and saute garlic, onion, peppercorn and bay leaf.
2. Add pork and cook until browned on all sides.
3. Add coconut milk, red chili and marinade.
4. Cook in a low heat for 20-30 minutes or until pork is tender. Add water if needed.
5. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
6. Simmer until the sauce thicken and start rendered oil.
7. Serve with steamed rice.