Pork Pastel ala Abia

Pastel is originated from Spain and call it Chicken Pastel or Pastel de Pollo. The dish is usually made out of chicken but it can also be done with different types of meat such as pork, pigeon, rabbit and duck. With a combination of different vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, olives, bell peppers and celery. 

A very popular Philippine dish during special occasions which is a must try for everyone.

So here's my own version of Pastel. Hope you'll like it!

straight from the pan :)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kilo Pork Kasim (shoulder), sliced into cubes
• 1 cup carrots, sliced into cubes
• 1 cup potatoes, sliced into cubes
• 2 pcs. Chinese sausage, sliced
• 1 cup red and green bell peppers, sliced into cubes
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 to 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup DARI CREME CLASSIC MARGARINE
• 1/2 cup quick melt cheese
• 3 tbsp. all purpose cream
• 3 pcs. Bockwurst, sliced into cubes or 210g can PUREFOODS VIENNA TIDBITS
• salt and pepper to taste

Procedure

1. Melt margarine in a saucepan. 
2. Saute garlic and onions. 
3. Add pork kasim and cook until pork changes in color. 
4. Stir in carrots, Chinese sausage and Bockwurst. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
5. Add potatoes, bell peppers and cook for a couple of minutes.
6. Add cheese. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.

Serve and Enjoy! :)