Dinakdakan Recipe

Dinakdakan is an appetizer dish that originated from the Ilocos Region, in the Philippines. This interesting dish is made-up of boiled and grilled pig parts, in which ears, liver, and face or mascara are the most commonly used. Stomach and intestines can be utilized. It looks like sisig except that the ingredients in this recipe are not finely chopped.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. pig ears
• 1 lb. pig face maskara
• 6 ounces pig liver
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1 medium red onion sliced
• 6 green and red chili chopped
• 4 tablespoons white or cane vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 3 pieces bay leaves optional
• 1 tablespoon whole peppercorn optional
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Pour 6 to 8 cups water in a cooking pot. Let boil.
2. Once the water starts to boil, you have the option to add dried bay leaves and whole peppercorn. Add-in the pig ears and face. Set the heat to low and continue to boil for 50 to 60 minutes.
3. Discard the water and let the excess water drip. Rub a little bit of salt all over the boiled ears and face. Rub the ginger powder on the liver.
4. Heat-up the grill. Grill the ears and face for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until it turns a bit crisp, but not burnt. Grill the liver for 5 to 8 minutes depending on the thickness.
5. Remove the grilled pig parts from the grill. Let it cool down and start chopping into bite-size pieces.
6. Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise and vinegar in mixing bowl. Stir.
7. Add some ground black pepper. Continue to stir until the ingredients are well blended.
8. Add the ginger, chili, onion, and garlic powder (optional). Toss.
9. Add more salt if needed.
10. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve.
11. Share and enjoy!