Saturday, May 29, 2010

Dinakdakan



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.

2 comments:

Pilar Villegas Cuevas said...

Luz, ay di nagenjoy ang mga boys sa dinakdakan. Pulutan ito di ba. At saka bale wala sa kanila kung dinakdakan man sila ng mga misis nila nakakain naman sila ng masarap. Hindi ko alam na ilocano na pala si Violet. he he he.

lucille said...

Violet is an excellent cook.... she tries new recipes. Yes, the boys didn't mind ,they enjoyed the beer and songs. Perting ,and Joey are planning another celebration for their birthday,hopefully Lagrimas can join them by cooking another new recipe.