Pork Guisantes (Filipino Pork and Peas)

From www.foodnetwork.com, the best that I've ever made. I love the flavor from the patis (fish sauce). I also add red and or green bell pepper for the color and taste. Pretty Christmas color dish!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 1  onion, sliced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  lean pork, sliced in small pieces
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons  patis (fish sauce)
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  bay leaf
• 3  ounces tomato paste
• 1 (6 ounce) package  frozen peas
• 1 (3 -4 ounce) can pimientos, sliced
•  salt

Directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet.
2. Saute garlic, onions and pork until browned.
3. Add soy sauce, patis, water and bay leaf.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until pork is tender, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Add tomato paste, peas and pimientos.
6. Simmer for another 5 more minutes.
7. Salt to taste.