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| Alternative names | Higado |
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| Course | main course, side dish |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Region or state | Ilocos Region |
| Serving temperature | Warm |
| Main ingredients | pork liver, potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, green peas |
| Similar dishes | Menudo (stew), Pork guisantes |
Igado (or higado) is a Filipino pork dish originating from the Ilocos Region in the northern Philippines.12 Its name means "liver" in Spanish, due to pork liver being its main ingredient, along with pork meat and other offal.34
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
References
References
- Villar, Roberto (December 30, 2019). "The Convoluted Histories of Mechado, Afritada, Menudo, and Kaldereta". Esquire Magazine Philippines.
- Samonte, Quirico S. (2007). Not at the table, please. Northville, MI: Ferne Press. ISBN 978-1-933916-03-3. OCLC 122941823.
- "Filipino fare that sound spooky but very comforting to enjoy". The Manila Times. October 31, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- Shaynne, Jhoana (November 13, 2019). "Igado: The Other Sought After Filipino Dish". Wonder Pinays. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- Lott, Bebs (May 8, 2021). "Authentic Igado Recipe Recipe". Foxy Folksy. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- Quirino, Elizabeth Ann; Quirino, Constante G. (2015). Statesman And Survivor: Elpidio Quirino 6th President of the Philippines.