Sauté the aromatics
Heat oil in a pan. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add onions and cook until soft and translucent.

Brown the pork
Add the pork pieces and cook until lightly browned. Season with patis and ground black pepper. This step helps seal in flavor.

Build the sauce
Pour in tomato paste and water. Add pork cube, bay leaf, and sugar. Stir well.

Simmer until tender
Cover and simmer over low heat for 30–40 minutes, or until the pork is tender. Stir occasionally.

Add the vegetables
Add potatoes and carrots first. Cook for about 10 minutes, then add bell peppers.

Season to taste
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Simmer for a few more minutes until vegetables are tender but not mushy.

Serve hot
Best enjoyed with freshly cooked rice—yung mainit-init pa 🍚