Lauya

Lauya
Pork stew with potatoes and cabbage
Alternative namesLa'uya, laoya
CourseMain course
Place of originPhilippines
Region or stateIlocos region
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsBeef or pork
Ingredients generally usedGinger, garlic, vinegar, bay leaves, peppercorns, potatoes, chayote, green papaya, cabbage, bak choy, mustard cabbage
VariationsChicken, carabao

Lauya /ˈlɑːuːjɑː/ is a Filipino stew. Its name is derived from the Spanish-Filipino term "la olla" (lit. "the ceramic pot"), likely referring to the native clay pots (banga) in which stews were made in.[1][2] It is now often associated with the Ilocano stew typically made with pork or beef.[3][4][5] The term is sometimes used in Ilonggo cuisine.[6][7]

Like many other Filipino dishes, this savory dish is often paired with a side of cooked rice.

Ingredients

Meats

Ilocano lauya is characterized by its simplicity and few ingredients, a product of Ilocano resourcefulness. Historically, Ilocanos were typically given the less desirable cuts of bony meats during the Spanish colonial period.[8] Today, various cuts of pork or beef may be used including: pigs feet, ham hock, pork butt, spare ribs, short ribs, shank, oxtail, chuck steak, and brisket.[9][10][11] Chicken and carabao can also be used.[12] The meats are cut into larger chunks in order to be simmered and braised for a longer period.[2][13]

Vegetables

Very few vegetables garnish Ilocano lauya, often limited to one or two choices. Stews containing pork and beef may be accompanied by potatoes and cabbage.[14] Chayote and green papaya can be used in stews containing pork or chicken. Bak choy or mustard greens can substitute for cabbage in beef stews while the leaves of moringa, bittermelon, and chili peppers are favored in chicken stews.[13]

Seasonings

A subtle amount of vinegar is commonly added to the braising liquid to limit the gaminess of the meat rather than as a souring agent.[14] Salt is used along with a small amount of fish sauce and soy sauce, in addition to whole or coarsely ground peppercorns. Ginger is used in beef and chicken stews, while pork stews uses garlic.[15][16] Bay leaves are optionally added to pork and chicken stews when leafy greens are not added.[13]  

See also

  • Bulalo – Beef dish from the Philippines
  • Kadyos, baboy, kag langka – Filipino pork soup
  • Nilaga – Filipino stew or soup made from pork or beef with various vegetables
  • Nikujaga – Japanese meat and potato dish
  • Pot-au-feu – French beef stew
  • Puchero – Spanish and South American stew
  • Sancocho – Traditional soup in several Latin American cuisines
  • Sinigang – Filipino sour soup
  • Tinola – Filipino soup dish of chicken or fish

References

  1. ^ Quilis, Antonio; Fresnillo, Celia Casado (2008). La lengua española en Filipinas: historia, situación actual, el chabacano, antología de textos (in Spanish). Editorial CSIC - CSIC Press. p. 378. ISBN 978-84-00-08635-0. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "How To Cook The Best Beef Lauya". Eat Like Pinoy. June 4, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  3. ^ Starr, Frederick (1909). A Little Book of Filipino Riddles. World Book Company. p. 56.
  4. ^ "What to eat in Pangasinan". Foodamn Philippines. August 11, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  5. ^ "Journal of East Asiatic Studies". 5. University of the Philippines. 1956: 161. Retrieved October 7, 2023. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  6. ^ Polistico, Edgie (November 15, 2017). Philippine Food, Cooking, & Dining Dictionary. Anvil Publishing, Inc. ISBN 978-621-420-087-0.
  7. ^ "lauya : Binisaya - Cebuano to English Dictionary and Thesaurus". www.binisaya.com. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  8. ^ Nusselder, Joost (February 25, 2022). "How to cook papaitan kambing recipe: Ilocano goat tripe". Bite My Bun. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  9. ^ Simeon, Sheldon; Snyder, Garrett (March 30, 2021). Cook Real Hawai'i: A Cookbook. Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed. p. 138. ISBN 978-1-9848-2583-4. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  10. ^ Toth Fox, Catherine (May 10, 2021). "This New Cookbook by Maui Chef Sheldon Simeon is All About Real Local Food". Hawaii Magazine. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  11. ^ "Filipino Soups You Need to Try: SUPER SABAW Edition". Bisaya Podcast. March 10, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  12. ^ "Lauya | Traditional Meat Soup From Philippines | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  13. ^ a b c Morton, Jean (April 12, 2016). "Beef Lauya Recipe". Global Granary. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  14. ^ a b Montala, Manny (September 10, 2023). "Lauya Recipe". Panlasang Pinoy Meaty Recipes. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  15. ^ "Nilagang Pata ng Baboy". Overseas Pinoy Cooking. February 2008. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  16. ^ "Lauya nga Luppo ti Baboy, Nilagang Pata ng Baboy Recipe". Overseas Pinoy Cooking. March 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2023.