Sisig Taco

Sisig Taco is said to have been invented in Angeles City, Phils. Pork Sisig is a mainstay for contemporary Filipino “Pulutan”, a hot snack that is often served with beer. You can eat sisig alone, with rice or in this recipe, with flour tortillas. I think sisig is great with everything. Try this one and let us know what you think.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of pig’s ears
• 1/4 pound of pork belly
• 1/4 pound of chicken liver
• 10 (6-inch) pieces of flour tortillas
• 1 cup of red onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
• 2 inch piece of ginger, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons of chili pepper
• 1 cup of chopped cilantro (optional)
• 1 big piece of lemon or 4 to 5 pieces of kalamansi
• 1/2 cup of butter
• 34 ounces of water
• 1 teaspoon of salt

Procedure:

1. Put the pig’s ears and pork belly in pot full of water over high heat.
2. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes or until tender.
3. Grill the boiled pig’s ears and pork belly until they are well done.
4. Thinly slice the pig’s ears and pork belly into cubes.
5. In a pan over medium-high heat melt the butter then add the red onions.
6. Cook the onions until they become translucent.
7. Add the ginger and cook for a few more minutes.
8. Add the chicken liver and cook until it’s well done.
9. Smash the chicken liver as it cooks in the pan.
10. Add the chopped pig ears and pork belly then cook for another 10 minutes.
11. Add the soy sauce and chili then mix well.
12. Add the lemon or kalamansi to the sisig and mix well.
13. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
14. Serve hot on warmed tortillas, top with cilantro or other vegetable toppings of your choice.