Batso nga Tabungaw

Steps

1. Heat oil in a wide pan. Add shallots and garlic and cook until softened.
2. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it apart, until lightly browned.
3. Add tomatoes and cook, mashing them, until softened and releasing juices.
4. Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and cook until pork is done.
5. In a bowl, combine 1 cup hot water with annatto powder and stir until dissolved.
6. Add the diced upo to the pan.
7. Add the annatto water, Magic Sarap, and bagoong monamon juice. Stir to combine.
8. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until upo is tender-crisp.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.