Weekend Meal Ideas | Pinoy Classics with a Twist for the Weekend

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thigh reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

pork blood

🥗Healthier: beef blood

💰Cheaper: chicken liver

Chicken liver is more accessible and offers a similar richness.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being affordable.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell pepper provides sweetness without heat.

In a pot over medium heat, place pork belly (and optionally, rice wine) in cold water and bring to a boil to remove impurities. Strain and place back in the pot with fresh water.

Add onions, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorn. Boil until tender. Pat dry with paper towels and chill to dry further.

Score skin and deep fry in oil until golden and crispy.

In a pan, sauté onions, garlic, and peppers until aromatic. Quickly mix in crispy pork and transfer to a hot sizzling plate.

In a pan over medium heat, sauté the ginger, garlic, and onion in oil and butter until aromatic.

Add the pork stock, tanglad, siling haba, and pork blood. Lower temperature to medium-low heat and simmer with occasional stirring. Pour vinegar and boil off acidity for a few minutes without stirring.

Add coconut cream, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly reduced.

Drizzle over sisig. Garnish with mayonnaise and spring onions.

Cooking Techniques

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