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Sisig Babi
Sisig is a Filipino dish made from parts of pig head and liver, usually seasoned with calamansi and chili peppers.
Ingredients
- 1 kilo pork jowl (face) or pork belly
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, minced
- 1 knob fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 pieces long green finger chiles (pang-sigang)
- ¼ kilo chicken liver
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 to 5 pieces calamansi
Procedure
- Place enough water in a big stockpot and bring to a boil. Water should be enough to cover the pork when added.
- Add the pork jowl (or pork belly) then simmer for 40 minutes to one hour till tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the boiled pork and drain excess water.
- Grill the pork then chop into small pieces.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Add onions and cook till translucent.
- Add the ginger garlic and green finger chiles and sauté.
- Add the chicken liver and mash while cooking in the skillet.
- Add the chopped pork, stir and cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Season with soy sauce, salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with calamansi and chopped green finger chilies.