Batchmates ,sa title pa lang ng blog na ito nakakalito na di ba? Sino kaya sa mga gentlemen ng batch'63 ang dinakdakan ng mga misis noong ginabing umuwi from the recent gatherings? Dapat noon ko pa naipost ito ,nangako ako kay Rollie, pero nawalan ako ng oras.
Noong despedida nina Frank at Butch nagdala si Violet ng Dinakdakan,ito pala ay Ilocano recipe grilled pig head/face na parang Sisig ng Pampanga . Lahat nagtanong kung paano iyon ginagawa and Violet shared this recipe. Preparation is similar to pork kinilaw with the addition of pork brain and/or mayonnaise.
Ingredients:
1/2 pig head/face, cut into two parts (including brain optional)
1 thumb size ginger, chopped finely
4 medium size onion, chopped finely
3-4 pcs. siling labuyo, chopped finely
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tbsp. peppercorn
3 pcs. bay leaf
1/2 cup mayonnaise
coarsely ground pepper
salt
Cooking procedure:
In a big casserole boil pig head/face, peppercorn, bay leaf and salt for 30-45 minutes or until tender and skin can be separated from the skull. On the last 5 minutes of boiling pig head/face add in brain , boil in its plastic bag. Remove from casserole and drain in a colander until dry keep aside brain .
Cut head/face parts into grilling size and grill until brown and crispy, Cut into small slices head/face part.
Put sliced head part in a big bowl. Toss in ginger, onion, siling labuyo, ground pepper, vinegar, mayonnaise, and brain if using. Season with salt to taste. Serve while it’s still warm or serve on a sizzling plate.
