OD: Mama Sita's Ilocano Pinapaitan Mix (Bitter Stew Mix) 40g

Mama Sita's Ilocano Pinapaitan bitter stew mix

Mama Sita's Ilocano Pinapaitan Mix is a 40g packet of seasoning for a Filipino bitter stew. The current listing describes pinapaitan as an Ilocano dish from the north of the Philippines, with a slightly bitter character and strong citrus notes. Lemon peel powder is named in the ingredient line, alongside garlic, ginger, onion and chilli powder. This is a mix for cooking the dish, not a ready to eat stew, so you still choose and prepare the other ingredients.

The older product copy explains that pinapaitan was traditionally prepared with goat meat and organ meats, and that beef is also used. It says this mix can be used without bile to bring the intended bitter and citrus character, though the ingredient list alone does not explain which component produces bitterness. If you are browsing named Filipino ingredients for a recipe, see our Filipino groceries collection. You can also compare other flavourings in the spices collection. The description gives a sense of the dish, while the actual packet remains the place to confirm exactly what is in the mix.

Preparing Ilocano pinapaitan stew

The existing preparation note says to dissolve one packet of Pinapaitan Mix in 625ml of broth made from boiling beef. Its recipe then suggests cooked tender beef and green chilli, bringing the ingredients to a boil and simmering for five minutes before serving. That is the outline shown in the old listing, not a substitute for the current directions on the packet. If you decide to use beef or other meat, make sure it is cooked appropriately before serving. Additions and final flavour will depend on the ingredients and quantities you use.

For a warming meal, you could plan the stew first and then decide what else to serve alongside it. Our rice collection is one place to browse a staple for the table. If you are comparing cooking ingredients for other dishes too, visit our seasoning and ingredients collection. The mix contains salt, so it is worth checking the seasoning as you cook rather than assuming the broth needs more. Store the packet in a cool, dry place according to the existing product information, and always check the printed pack date before using it.

Find Filipino bitter stew seasoning at Asian Grocery UK

Asian Grocery UK lists the brand, Ilocano dish name and 40g size to help shoppers identify the particular mix they are seeking. Our soups collection offers a different place to browse warming dishes and ingredients, though this product is specifically a bitter stew seasoning. The nutrition values on the earlier listing refer to 100g of dry mix, not a bowl of prepared stew. Ingredients such as meat, broth and chilli are part of the recipe suggestion and are not included in this packet.

There is an important date issue to resolve before this item is offered for sale or used. The old product description says BBD 28/11/2025, a date already past in September 2026, but that text does not prove what date is printed on the stock now on hand. Check the physical packet and its suitability before selling it. The old allergen line says to see ingredients in bold, but no bold ingredients are shown in the text provided, so the actual label should also be checked for allergen and dietary information. Until those checks are done, the copy cannot establish that the packet currently available is in date.