Sisig

Name: Sisig
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork jowl or shoulder, finely chopped, chopped fine; 1/2 lb pork liver, finely chopped, chopped fine; 1/2 cup yellow onion, minced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 green chili peppers, minced; 4 tbsp soy sauce; 4 tbsp calamansi or lime juice; 4 tbsp mayonnaise (optional); 4 tbsp vegetable oil; to taste salt and black pepper; 1 raw egg

Sizzling chopped pork dish with calamansi, soy sauce, and chili peppers, served on a hot plate for authentic presentation.

60 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs pork jowl or shoulder, finely chopped, chopped fine
1/2 lb pork liver, finely chopped, chopped fine
1/2 cup yellow onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 green chili peppers, minced
4 tbsp soy sauce
4 tbsp calamansi or lime juice
4 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
4 tbsp vegetable oil
to taste salt and black pepper
1 raw egg

Instructions

1

Cook 2 lbs chopped fine pork jowl or shoulder, finely chopped and 1/2 lb chopped fine pork liver, finely chopped separately in boiling water for 20 minutes until cooked through. Drain and let cool slightly.
2

Heat 4 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or sizzling plate over medium-high heat. Cook 1/2 cup minced yellow onion and 4 cloves minced garlic until softened, about 2 minutes.
3

Add cooked pork jowl and pork liver to the skillet and cook until browned and slightly crisped, about 10 minutes.
4

Stir in 4 tbsp soy sauce, 4 tbsp calamansi or lime juice, 1 minced green chili peppers, and 4 tbsp mayonnaise (optional). Toss to combine.
5

Push the mixture to the side of the skillet and crack 1 raw egg into the center. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes, then mix into the pork.
6

Season with to taste salt and black pepper to taste.
7

Serve immediately on a hot sizzling plate, if desired.

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What is Sisig?

Sizzling chopped pork dish with calamansi, soy sauce, and chili peppers, served on a hot plate for authentic presentation. This reference files it under Filipino appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 60 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of calamansi in Sisig?

The entry for Sisig calls for 4 tbsp calamansi or lime juice. In its place: Two parts lime juice to one part orange juice.

Can I make Sisig less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Sisig comes from 1 green chili peppers, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the green chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Does Sisig contain soy?

Yes: 4 tbsp soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Sisig keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Sisig within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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