Binagoongan (sautéed Pork with Shrimp Paste)

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork, cut into pieces
• ½ lb baby shrimp
• ½ cup bitter melon
• ¼ cup oil
• ½ head garlic
• 1 onion
• 1 large tomato
• ½ cup bagoong alamang
• ½ cup vinegar
• 2 cups water

Steps

1. Fry the pork pieces in hot oil.
2. Sauté the garlic, onions and tomatoes after the pork has browned.
3. Add the shrimp.
4. Add the rest of the ingredients and let simmer until the pork is tender.
5. If desired, let the water reduce.
6. Serve with rice.