Filipino Menudo
Filipino Menudo is a hearty, savory stew that is a staple in Filipino households and celebrations. It features diced pork (and sometimes chicken liver) simmered in a rich tomato sauce with potatoes, carrots, raisins, and bell peppers, creating a unique sweet and savory flavor profile.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced meal, providing a good source of protein from the meat, carbohydrates from the potatoes, and essential vitamins like Vitamin A from the carrots. A typical serving contains roughly 300-400 calories, with the fat content varying based on the cut of pork used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 mcg |
| Calcium | 50 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Zinc | 3.0 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.0 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes Filipino Menudo unique is the inclusion of raisins, which add a subtle sweetness that contrasts with the savory tomato sauce, a characteristic often found in Filipino cuisine influenced by Spanish colonial history. It's also a celebratory dish, commonly served at birthdays, fiestas, and family gatherings.
