27 October 2008

Sizzling Sisig


Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 kilo Pork head
  • 1/4 cup grilled liver (diced)
  • 2 small onions (minced)
  • 2 pieces red pepper (minced)
  • 1 head garlic (minced)
  • 6 pieces hot chili pepper (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons liquid seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 cup beef stock
Procedure:
  • Grill pork head for to remove hair.
  • Boil pork head until tender.
  • Take out all the meat and dice.
  • In a sauté pan, heat oil and sauté garlic, onion, red pepper, pork meat and liver.
  • Season with liquid seasoning, black pepper, and brown sugar.
  • Pour in beef stock and cook until meat is tender and starts to oil again.
  • Add minced chili pepper last.
  • Serve on a sizzling plate.
Sizzling "SISIG"

Sisig is a Kapampangan term which means "to snack on something sour". It usually refers to fruits, often unripe or half-ripe, sometimes dipped in salt and vinegar. It also refers to a method of preparing fish and meat, especially pork, which is marinated in a sour liquid such as lemon juice or vinegar, then seasoned with salt, pepper and other spices.

Sisig as is popularly known today is actually sizzling sisig, a Philippine dish made from parts of pig’s head, liver and usually seasoned with kalamansi and chili peppers.