A Philippine favorite pulutan. Pulutan in the Philippines is tapas in Spain, basically any food eaten with alcoholic drinks. And there is actually a science to this 🤓 as the fat in food helps to slow the absorption of alcohol.
Sisig comes from an old word sisigan which means "to make sour" and that's generally through the use of calamansi for this dish. It was made popular by the OG pig head version originating in Pampanga but there are many well-loved variations today.
Essentially, Sisig is chopped up meat cooked in a souring agent.
Pork Belly Sisig
Serves 2-3. Use a cast iron or any non-stick pan. Perfect pulutan for the next inuman.
*Tip: salt the pork belly a day before and leave it uncovered in the fridge skin side up
Ingredients
1.5 tbs Kusî sisig seasoning
1 lb pork belly, sliced into 1/4 inch strips from rind to meat
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1/4 lb chicken liver (optional)
salt
Directions
Season pork belly with salt if you haven't yet *see tip above then pat dry.
Heat pan on medium-high and add pork belly strips, leaving untouched for a few minutes before turning. Cook until both sides are crispy and golden brown.
Remove from heat. Add chicken liver to pan if using and cook until brown.
Remove from heat and chop pork belly + chicken liver into small pieces.
Sprinkle with Kusî and mix well.
Top with reserved onion.
Serve with rice for a delicious meal or pair with ice cold beers for pulutan.
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