Igado is a popular Ilocano dish made from pork tenderloin and pig’s innards such as liver, kidney, heart. This dish reflects the influence of the Spanish cuisine as the name "igado" was derived from the Spanish term "higado" which means liver. This is a unique spiced dish made with a variety of seasonings, as well as a couple of vegetables to complement the meat ingredients.
1/2 lbs. pork tenderloin sliced into 2-inch strips
1/2 lb. pork liver sliced into 2-inch strips
1/2 lb. pork kidney
1 Knorr Pork Cube
1 red bell pepper cut into strips
1/2 cup green peas
1 carrot julienne
3 laurel leaves
1 onion minced
5 cloves garlic minced
6 tablespoons soy sauce 5 tablespoons white vinegar
1 1/4 cup water
4 tablespoons cooking oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Step 1: Boil the kidney with 4 thumbs of ginger for at least 30 minutes. Let it cool down and slice into 2-inch strips. Set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan. Sauté the pork liver for 2 minutes.
Step 3: Remove from the pan and set aside.
Step 4: Pour the remaining oil in the pan. Once hot, sauté garlic and onion until the latter softens.
Step 5: Add the pork kidney. Cook for 1 minute.
Step 6: Add the pork tenderloin. Sauté until the outer layer turns light brown.
Step 7: Pour the soy sauce and vinegar into the pan. Let the liquid boil. Stir.
Step 8: Add the laurel leaves and pour water. Let boil. Reduce the heat between low to medium setting. Continue cooking for 40 minutes.
Step 9: Add Knorr Pork Cube. Cook for 8 minutes.
Step 10: Add the liver back into the pan. Stir and continue cooking for 3 minutes.
Step 11: Put the bell pepper, carrot, and green peas.
Step 12: Season with salt and ground black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes. You can now transfer it to a serving bowl.