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Sisig Matua

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Sisig Matua

Sisig Matua is a sharp, spicy vinegar salad of tender steamed pig's face and ears.

1 hour 20 minutes · Serves 6

Ingredients for Sisig Matua

  • 800 g pig's face and ears, thoroughly cleaned
  • 1 1/2 cups cane vinegar
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 bird's-eye chilies, chopped
  • 2 green chilies, chopped
  • 2 tbsp ginger, minced
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to taste

How to cook Sisig Matua

  1. 1.Season pig's face and ears with salt.
  2. 2.Bring steamer water to a boil, add the pork to the rack, cover, and steam until very tender, about 1 hour.
  3. 3.Cool until safe to handle, then chop the meat into small pieces.
  4. 4.Toss pork with onion, bird's-eye chilies, green chilies, and ginger.
  5. 5.Pour over vinegar, season with salt and black pepper, and serve.
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