A delicious and savory Filipino dish made from crispy pork belly, onions, garlic, and chilies, seasoned with soy sauce, vinegar, and calamansi juice.
Ingredients
- 1lbpork belly
- 1pieceonion, finely chopped
- 2clovegarlic, minced
- 3piecebird's eye chilies, chopped
- 2tbspsoy sauce
- 1tbspvinegar (preferably cane vinegar)
- 2tbspmayonnaise (optional)
- 2tspcalamansi juice or lime juice
- 1dashsalt
- 1dashpepper
- 1tbspcooking oil
- 1piecechopped green onions (for garnish)
- 1piecelemon or calamansi wedges (for serving)
How to make Pork Sisig
Prepare the Pork Belly
Boil the pork belly in water until tender (about 30-40 minutes).
Let it cool, then chop the pork into small pieces.
Searing the Pork
In a skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped pork belly and sauté until it turns crispy and golden brown. Remove excess oil if necessary.
Making the Sisig Mixture
In the same skillet, push the crispy pork to one side and sauté the onions, garlic, and chilies until the onions are translucent.
Mix in the soy sauce and vinegar, stirring well to combine everything.
Final Touches
If using, stir in mayonnaise for creaminess, and add calamansi juice or lime juice.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Make sure everything is well combined and heated through.
Serve
Transfer the sisig to a sizzling plate (if available) or a serving dish.
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with lemon or calamansi wedges on the side.
Tips & Tricks
For extra crispiness, you can broil the pork belly pieces for a few minutes before chopping them.
Adjust the number of chilies according to your spice preference.
