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Pinatisan
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Pinatisang pata using ham hock
Course Main dish
Place of origin Philippines
Serving temperature hot
Similar dishes Binagoongan,
Philippine adobo

Pinatisan is a yummy Filipino way of cooking. It usually involves meat like chicken, pork, or beef. The meat is cooked slowly in a special sauce.

This sauce is made mostly with patis, which is a type of fish sauce. Other ingredients include garlic, ginger, onions, black peppercorns, and bay leaves. Sometimes, cooks add tomatoes, chili peppers, or other spices to make it even tastier!

What is Pinatisan?

The word Pinatisan literally means "cooked with patis." This dish is known for its strong, savory taste called umami. Think of umami as a rich, meaty flavor that makes you want more!

It's a bit different from other famous Filipino dishes. For example, binagoongan uses fermented shrimp paste, which is also called bagoong. Pinatisan is also similar to Philippine adobo and paksiw.

However, the main difference is that Pinatisan uses fish sauce as its main flavor. Adobo, on the other hand, usually gets its sour and sweet taste from vinegar. So, if you love savory flavors, Pinatisan might be your new favorite!

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