Delicious and Hearty Pork and Gourd Stew for Family Meals

Pork and gourd stew is a simple yet enticing dish, featuring the rich flavor of pork belly combined with the sweet and tender gourd. Let’s explore an easy recipe to prepare this dish at home!

Ingredients Needed

To make pork and gourd stew for 2-3 people, you will need the following ingredients:

• Pork belly: 200 grams
• Fresh gourd: 300 grams
• Shallots: 2 bulbs
• Garlic: 3 cloves
• Green onions: 1 stalk
• Seasonings: fish sauce, sugar, seasoning powder, ground black pepper
• Cooking oil

Main ingredients for pork and gourd stew

Steps to Make Pork and Gourd Stew

Preparing the Ingredients

• Pork belly: Wash with diluted salt water, rinse with clean water, and let it drain. Cut into bite-sized pieces, about 0.5 cm thick.
• Gourd: Peel, wash, and cut into bite-sized pieces (you can cut into cubes or long slices, depending on your preference).
• Shallots and garlic: Peel and finely chop. Wash and finely chop the green onions.

Note: To remove the pork belly’s odor, you can use crushed ginger mixed with white wine to rinse it before cooking.

Marinating the Pork

• Place the pork belly in a bowl and marinate with:
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Finely chopped shallots and garlic
• Mix well and let it marinate for about 15-20 minutes.

Cooking the Pork and Gourd Stew

1. Sautéing the shallots and garlic
   Heat a pan over the stove, add a little cooking oil, and sauté the finely chopped shallots and garlic until fragrant.
2. Searing the pork
   Once the shallots and garlic are fragrant, add the pork belly and stir-fry until it is slightly browned. Keep stirring to ensure even cooking.
3. Adding the gourd to stew
   Add the gourd to the pan and mix well with the pork. Add enough water to cover the ingredients. Adjust the seasoning to taste if necessary.
4. Simmering
   Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the pork is tender and the gourd is cooked and well-seasoned. Finally, add the finely chopped green onions and a bit of ground black pepper for added flavor.

Simple way to cook pork and gourd stew at home

Final Product of Pork and Gourd Stew

The completed pork and gourd stew is visually appealing and aromatic. The tender and flavorful pork belly pairs perfectly with the naturally sweet and soft gourd, creating an enticing dish for family meals.

Delicious final product of pork and gourd stew

Tips and Tricks

• To make the dish even more appealing, you can use fresh coconut water instead of regular water when stewing.
• If the gourd has too much water, you can squeeze out some of the excess before cooking to prevent the dish from becoming too watery.
• Pork and gourd stew is best enjoyed with hot steamed rice.

We hope this article helps you easily prepare a delicious pork and gourd stew at home. Give it a try and treat your family to a delightful meal!

Wishing you success and a delicious meal!