Igado
| Alternative names | Higado |
|---|---|
| Course | main course, side dish |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Region or state | Ilocos Region |
| Serving temperature | Warm |
| Main ingredients | pork liver, potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, green peas |
| Similar dishes | Menudo (stew), Pork guisantes |
Igado (or higado) is a Filipino pork dish originating from the Ilocos Region in the northern Philippines.[1][2] Its name means "liver" in Spanish, due to pork liver being its main ingredient, along with pork meat and other offal.[3][4]
The pork liver, meat, and offal are sliced lengthwise into thin long strips, along with the bell pepper. They are then simmered with green peas and seasoning, producing a dish often likened to the Filipino stew, menudo.[1] Unlike menudo, igado typically use soy sauce, fish sauce (patis) and vinegar, rather than tomato sauce. Potatoes and carrots are also optional.[5]
The dish was a favorite of Elpidio Quirino, an Ilocano, and sixth president of the Philippines.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b Villar, Roberto (December 30, 2019). "The Convoluted Histories of Mechado, Afritada, Menudo, and Kaldereta". Esquire Magazine Philippines.
- ^ Samonte, Quirico S. (2007). Not at the table, please. Northville, MI: Ferne Press. ISBN 978-1-933916-03-3. OCLC 122941823.
- ^ "Filipino fare that sound spooky but very comforting to enjoy". The Manila Times. October 31, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- ^ Shaynne, Jhoana (November 13, 2019). "Igado: The Other Sought After Filipino Dish". Wonder Pinays. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- ^ Lott, Bebs (May 8, 2021). "Authentic Igado Recipe Recipe". Foxy Folksy. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ Quirino, Elizabeth Ann; Quirino, Constante G. (2015). Statesman And Survivor: Elpidio Quirino 6th President of the Philippines.