Menudo (stew) facts for kids
 
Filipino Menudo
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| Alternative names | ginamay (Cebuano) |
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| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Region or state | Luzon, Visayas islands |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | pork, liver (pork or beef), carrots, potatoes, tomato sauce |
| Variations | Addition of raisins, hotdogs |
| Similar dishes | afritada, kaldereta, hardinera |
Menudo, also known as ginamay or ginagmay, is a traditional stew from the Philippines. The word ginamay means "chopped into smaller pieces" in the Cebuano language.
This yummy stew is made with pork and sliced liver. It has a tasty tomato sauce with carrots and potatoes. There is also a Mexican dish called Menudo, but it is very different! The Filipino Menudo does not use tripe (which is part of an animal's stomach) or spicy red chili sauce.
What is Menudo?
Menudo is a popular Filipino stew. It is made with many delicious ingredients. These include garlic, onions, and tomatoes.
The main ingredients are pork and liver. The liver can be from pork or beef. Other veggies like diced potatoes and carrots are added too. Sometimes, raisins and green bell peppers are also included.
The stew gets its flavor from soy sauce, vinegar or calamansi (a small citrus fruit), and tomato sauce. It is seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.
You can often find Menudo in small local eateries called carinderias or karinderyas. These places offer meals that are easy on the wallet for people living nearby. Menudo is also a favorite dish for parties or potlucks because its ingredients are not expensive.
Waknatoy: A Special Menudo
| Alternative names | Marikina menudo |
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| Course | Main dish |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Region or state | Marikina |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Variations | Menudo |
Waknatoy is a special kind of Filipino pork stew. It is also known as Marikina menudo. This dish comes from a city in the Philippines called Marikina.
What makes Waknatoy special? It uses pickles! It is made with cubed pork and pork liver. It also has sausages, usually a type called Chorizo de Bilbao. Red and green bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and onions are also in it.
The unique part is the pickle relish that gives it a tangy taste. All these ingredients are cooked in a tomato-based sauce. It is seasoned with salt, pepper, fish sauce, and bay leaves. Unlike regular Menudo, Waknatoy does not always have potatoes and carrots. But you can add them if you like!
