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Rootbeer Patatim

Yields6 Servings

Delight in the tender goodness of patatim infused with the sweet kick of root beer—a harmonious blend of savory and unexpected sweetness.

 1 pork leg or pata
 1 cup soy saucedivided
 2 tsp peppercorns
 cooking oilfor frying
 1 whole garlicchopped
 6 cups pork broth
 2 cups rootbeer
 2 bay leaves
 2 star anise
 ½ cup brown sugar
 1 shiitake mushrooms
 ½ cup cashew nuts
 2 tbsp cornstarchdissolved in 1/2 cup water
 ½ small cabbagequartered
 1 bundle bokchoy
 salt to season
1

In a pressure cooker, place pata then pour enough water to cover the meat. Add 1/2 cup soy sauce and peppercorn. Boil for 30 minutes or until tender. Drain and reserve broth.

2

In a pan, heat oil then fry pork pata until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.

3

In a pan, heat oil and saute garlic until golden. Add the broth, soda, 1/2 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, bay leaves, star anise, brown sugar, shiitake mushrooms, and cornstarch slurry.

4

Add the pata and simmer until the sauce thickens. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the cabbage and bokchoy. Season with salt to taste.

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