Description
Crispy Pork Sisig offers a delightful crunch with rich flavors in this beloved Filipino dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams Pork Belly or Pork Jowl
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 medium Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 pieces Bird’s Eye Chilies
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Vinegar or Kalamansi Juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Spring Onion
Instructions
- Boil the pork: Start by boiling the pork belly or jowl in a pot of water until tender, which usually takes about 45 minutes. Once cooked, let it cool, then dice into small cubes.
- Heat the butter: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat until sizzling.
- Sauté aromatics: Add minced garlic and chopped onions to the skillet, sautéing until they turn translucent and fragrant, around 3-5 minutes.
- Add the chilies: Introduce sliced bird’s eye chilies to the mix, allowing their heat to infuse the dish for about a minute.
- Stir-fry the pork: Toss in the diced pork, stir-frying until the edges are crispy—about 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate the sauce: Drizzle soy sauce and vinegar over the mixture, stirring to create a well-balanced flavor profile.
- Mix in mayonnaise: Lower the heat and gently fold in mayonnaise, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional egg addition: If you’re up for it, create a well in the mixture, crack in an egg, and let it cook until just set.
- Serve hot: Transfer the mixture onto a plate and garnish with chopped spring onions.
Notes
- Consider chicken or tofu for lighter variants.
- Can switch to oil for a lighter preparation.
- Shallots can be used for a milder taste.
- Using fresh garlic delivers the best flavor.
- Adjust chilies based on your heat preference.
- Greek yogurt is a lighter substitute for mayonnaise.
- Tamari is a gluten-free replacement for soy sauce.
- Lime juice can also substitute vinegar or Kalamansi juice.
- Adjust salt and pepper to personal taste.
- Feel free to omit the egg for a lighter version.
- Green onions work as a great substitute for spring onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg