Pork Giniling with quail eggs is hearty, tasty, and sure to be a family favorite. Ready in minutes and cooks in one pan, this Filipino pork stew is perfect for busy weeknight dinners!
Looking for delicious meal ideas for the family? This pork giniling should be on your regular dinner rotation for many good reasons!
Why you’ll love Pork Giniling
- It’s quick and easy to make; it’s ready in under 30 minutes and cooks in one pan. Perfect for busy weeknights!
- It uses simple and economical ingredients you probably already have on hand. It’s a budget-friendly dish you’d want in your back pocket!
- The recipe can be easily halved for two or doubled for a large party.
- It makes for great leftovers. Store in airtight containers and they should keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- It’s hearty, tasty, and sure to be a family favorite. Plus the addition of quail eggs makes it fun to eat!
This pork giniling with quail eggs is slightly different from the giniling na baboy recipe we also have in our recipe archive. Along with adding quail eggs, I also swapped the fresh tomatoes I usually use with tomato sauce and banana ketchup to add a hint of sweetness.
Both versions are equally delicious and are a satisfying meal that’s sure to hit the spot!
Cooking tips
- Cut the potatoes and carrots into a uniform size to ensure even cooking.
- You can omit the banana ketchup and add more tomato sauce if you prefer to tone down the sweetness.
- Add diced red and green bell peppers to boost color, texture, and nutrients.
- Want to make it extra special for a party? Stir in 1/2 cup or so of pineapple tidbits.
Serving suggestions
- Pork giniling is the ultimate comfort food! It’s delicious as a main dish for lunch or dinner with a side of steamed rice.
- It also makes a tasty pandesal or sandwich bread filling for a midday merienda.
- You can turn leftovers into an egg omellete for a hearty breakfast meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup banana ketchup
- 1 cup water
- 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 large carrot, peeled and cubed
- 12 pieces quail eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
- 1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed
- 1/4 cup raisins
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a wide pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add ground pork and cook, breaking to pieces with the back of a spoon, for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until no longer pink.
- Add fish sauce and continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce, banana ketchup, and water, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and continue to simmer until meat is tender and fully cooked.
- Add potatoes and carrots and cook until tender.
- Add quail eggs, green peas, and raisins and continue to cook until completely heated through and sauce is reduced.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- To tone down the sweetness, omit the banana sauce and add more tomato sauce.
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Nutrition Information
“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”
Khatelyn Navarro says
Really tastes delicious! Thankful ako sa recipe dahil isa akong panganay na di gaanong marunong magluto pero thank you dahil may recipe neto. By the way, mabilis po ba to mapanis?
Rowena Flores says
Iluluto ko ang iyong recipe… Looks delicious and madaling lutuin pa
Cassandra Joy Delyola says
Hi! I just wanted to say that your articles is so helpful. Especially for me who just started to learn cooking. I will surely try some of your dishes. 🙂 Hope you continue sharing your recipe for us 🙂
Lalaine Manalo says
I’m glad you find the recipes useful. Happy cooking!
Anna says
Been cooking this recipe for quite some time. Really goos. Thank you!!
Lalaine Manalo says
You’re welcome. Glad the recipe works well for you. 🙂
Ariel L Acaylar says
Thank you for your recipe. I love to cook and I tell you, nothing beats home cooking. My co workers go
bananas ( nakakaloka !) when i got lumpia shanghai for lunch. Someone always reminds me of a pot luck day weeks in advance so i can whip up something special like Lumpia and Mango Float.
Im curious if you got a good recipe for lumpia shanghai. I might be able to swing the flavor/taste to yours as Im getting bored with mine.
If you also have an awesome recipe for siopao. I can’t figure the dough. Its hard and never tasty like the ones i used to buy from the only chinese rest in Dipolog, and that’s like 20 years ago. The dough was sweet and moist. I use super lambot adobo pork meat with extra saude and a quarter of hard boiled egg.
Marie says
Hello po idol, i hope you can make a video for this recipe 🙂
Lalaine Manalo says
Ok, I will put it next on my list 🙂
Jom Lumagui says
I made this! It’s perfect! Thanks for the recipe.
Lalaine says
You’re welcome. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback!
Justin says
Can I use banana ketchup instead of tomato sauce?
Lalaine Manalo says
Do you mean just banana ketchup and no tomato sauce? I guess you could if you want but the dish might become overly sweet.
Min Yee says
Hi there, whats the brand of tomato sauce that you used? If I can’t find banana ketchup, can I add more tomato sauce? Many thanks
Lalaine says
You can skip the banana catsup. I like mine with a hint of sweetness so if I use only tomato sauce, I add sugar to taste.
Rusell Panogao says
I will try it with ground chicken meatball , we’re not eating pork…thx for the recipe.
Lalaine says
You’re welcome 🙂
sylvie says
Never heard about banana ketchup before I read this recipe. Where can I find such ketchup? I would be so happy to get this recipe a try!
Lalaine says
Hi Slyvie
It’s available in most Asian stores oe you can order in online on Amazon. If you cant find it, just substitute tomato ketchup and add a bit a bit of sugar to the stew. Hope you do give it a try, it’s delicious!
maricel says
i love all your”s recipes ideas .. thank you for sharing to your lovely meals ,,
edelweiza says
Presentation wise, maganda gamitin ang quail eggs. Pero dahil bitin kami sa quail eggs, chicken eggs ang gamit namin pag nagluluto ng giniling. Hehe. 🙂
Raymund says
When I make this at home my daughter gets all the quail eggs 🙂
Lalaine says
Same with mine, she’s 23 years old and still finds the quail eggs cute and fun to eat 🙂