Sisig
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Serves:
Level:
Moderate
About the Recipe
Sisig is a popular Filipino dish that is typically made with chopped pig's head and liver, seasoned with calamansi, onions, and chili peppers. The meat is usually grilled or boiled, then chopped into small pieces and mixed with the seasonings. Some variations also include adding mayonnaise or egg to the dish.
Sisig is typically served as a main dish, often accompanied by rice and a side of vegetables. It is commonly enjoyed as a pulutan or beer snack, often consumed with cold beer or other alcoholic drinks.
Sisig is a beloved dish in the Philippines and has become popular in other parts of the world as well, often being adapted to use other types of meat such as chicken or tofu for those who do not consume pork.
Ingredients
1 lb. pork head or belly, boiled or grilled and chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 tbsp. chopped green onions
2 tbsp. chopped red chili peppers
2 tbsp. chopped calamansi or lime juice
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 egg
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking oil
Preparation
In a large bowl, mix together the pork, onions, green onions, and chili peppers.
Add calamansi or lime juice, soy sauce, mayonnaise, and egg to the bowl. Mix everything thoroughly.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Heat some oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Add the pork mixture to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the pork is crispy and slightly charred.
Serve the sisig hot with rice and a side of vegetables.
Enjoy your delicious pork sisig!
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