Igado
| Alternative names | Higado |
|---|---|
| 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 Philippines. Its name means "liver" in Spanish for which it features, although it may include other pork meats and offal also.
The pork―liver, meat, and offal―are sliced into tiny pieces and simmered with bell pepper and green peas, producing a dish often likened to the menudo. Unlike menudo, igado typically uses soy sauce (or patis) and vinegar rather than tomato sauce. Also, potatoes and carrots are optional.
The dish was a favorite of Elpidio Quirino, an Ilocano, and sixth president of the Philippines.