Igado
Alternative namesHigado
Coursemain course, side dish
Place of originPhilippines
Region or stateIlocos Region
Serving temperatureWarm
Main ingredientspork liver, potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, green peas
Similar dishesMenudo (stew), Pork guisantes
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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]

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References

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  1. ^ a b Villar, Roberto (December 30, 2019). "The Convoluted Histories of Mechado, Afritada, Menudo, and Kaldereta". Esquire Magazine Philippines.
  2. ^ Samonte, Quirico S. (2007). Not at the table, please. Northville, MI: Ferne Press. ISBN 978-1-933916-03-3. OCLC 122941823.
  3. ^ "Filipino fare that sound spooky but very comforting to enjoy". The Manila Times. October 31, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  4. ^ Shaynne, Jhoana (November 13, 2019). "Igado: The Other Sought After Filipino Dish". Wonder Pinays. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  5. ^ Lott, Bebs (May 8, 2021). "Authentic Igado Recipe Recipe". Foxy Folksy. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  6. ^ Quirino, Elizabeth Ann; Quirino, Constante G. (2015). Statesman And Survivor: Elpidio Quirino 6th President of the Philippines.