Humba Cuapao

4 cuapao bunssteamed

1 bundle bok choysmall

1 bundle lettucesmall, leaves separated

2 tbsp oil

1 (600g) pork liempo

4 garlic cloves

1 medium onion

¼ cup soy sauce

¼ cup vinegar

2 cups waterplus more as needed

1 tbsp peppercorns

2 bay leaves

¼ cup dried banana blossom

¼ cup black beans/tausi

½ cup pineapple tidbits

3 tbsp brown sugar

saltto taste

ground black pepperto taste

Prepare pork

Season the liempo slices with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Sear pork

In a pan over medium heat, sear the liempo for a few minutes until golden. remove from pan and set aside.

Sauté

In the same pan, sauté the onions, garlic, black beans, and bay leaf for a few minutes.

Make humba sauce

Add soy sauce, vinegar, banana blossoms, pineapples, and water. Bring to a boil.

Simmer pork humba

Put the liempo slices and simmer for 10 mins, add sugar cover and let it boil till tender.

Boil vegetables

In a separate pot, boil bok choy for 2-3 mins and then rinse with cold water.

Assemble

Place bok choy leaves and lettuce on steamed cuapao. Add humba slices, banana blossom, black beans, and mayo.