Arroz Palabok

Season the pork in salt and pepper. Leave to marinate for a few minutes.

In a pot over medium heat, fry the pork pieces until golden, crispy, and have rendered their fats and oils to the pan. Remove pork from the pan.

In the same pan, cook the shrimp in the pork fat until the color changes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove shrimp from the pot.

In the same pot, add the atsuete oil and saute the garlic and onions until tender. Add the rice and continue cooking for a few minutes.

Add the shrimp broth and cook until the rice is tender and cooked through. Return the shrimp and pork pieces. Adjust taste as needed with salt and pepper.

In a pan over medium heat, fry the tofu in oil until all edges are golden. Drain excess oil and cut it into pieces.