Tosilog: A Traditional Filipino Tocino Breakfast

cured pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken offers a leaner option while pork belly is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

fried eggs

🥗Healthier: poached eggs

💰Cheaper: scrambled eggs

Poached eggs are lower in fat, while scrambled eggs are often cheaper.

garlic rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: plain rice

Brown rice adds fiber, while plain rice is more economical.

Mix all ingredients in large bowl.

Refrigerate 2-3 days (Ideally at least a week).

Remove meal sized portion and bring to boil in pot (Add a few teaspoons water if mixture is too thick). Boil 10-15 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates and meat is lightly coated with marinade.

Transfer to pan and fry on medium high heat until meat chars slightly, turning a few times.

Remove and serve with eggs, rice, and chopped tomatoes.

Cooking Techniques

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