Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...
Manang V had cooked pork ribs puchero it was the only meat accessible in our home and usually there are other vegetables included saba banana, potatoes and chick peas this time around we only used what was available. Pork Ribs Puchero Recipe Ingredients: 2 Kilos - Pork Ribs 1 - Cabbage 1 - Kilo Petchey 1 - Pouch Tomato Sauce 2 - Cloves Garlic (minced) 1 - Onion (chopped) 5 - Cups Water 2 - Pork Cubes Patis to taste Original Puchero Recipe: 2 - Ripe Saba (cut into 3) 2 - Carrot (cut in cubes) 2 - Potatoes (cut in quarters) 1 - Canned Garbanzo Cooking Instructions: In a pot pour small amount of cooking oil when hot add garlic, onion to sauté add pork ribs, water, pork cubes, tomato sauce let it boil add cabbage, petchey other vegetables and season with patis until meat is cooked it is ready to serve in a serving bowl. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support.