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Lentil & Pork Sisig (Filipino Crispy Pork Hash)

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Total time: 25 Minutes

Servings: 10

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    2 lbs (1 kg) pork belly

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) white vinegar

    ½ cup (125 mL) vegetable oil

    ¼ cup (60 mL) garlic, minced

    2 cups (500 mL) yellow onion, small dice, divided

    1 ½ lbs (750 g) whole red lentils, cooked

    ¼ cup (60 mL) red chilies, seedless, minced

    ½ cup (125 mL) lime juice (calamansi juice preferred)

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) liquid aminos

    ½ cup (125 mL) low-sodium soy sauce

    ½ cup (125 mL) low-fat mayonnaise


Directions

  1. Slice the pork belly into 3-inch cubes and dress with the vinegar and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet or heavy bottomed rondeau, add oil over medium heat and render the pork until crispy and cooked through.
  3. Remove from the pan and set aside. Drain two-thirds of the fat. To the reserved one-third of fat, add garlic and half of the onions. Sauté until translucent. Add lentils and toss well to coat and heat through.
  4. Add chilies and cook until fragrant.
  5. While lentils are heating through, finely chop the pork.
  6. Add pork to the pan and stir fry for 3-5 minutes. Add half of the lime juice, liquid aminos, soy sauce, and mayonnaise.
  7. Stir well so that the mixture is coated well with the sauce.
  8. Remove from heat and top with remaining onions lime juice. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (250 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 700
  • Total Fat 61 g
  • Saturated Fat 19 g
  • Cholesterol 65 mg
  • Carbohydrates 21 g
  • Dietary Fibre 6 g
  • Sugar 3 g
  • Protein 16 g
  • Sodium 1130 mg
  • Potassium 495 mg
  • Folate 125 mcg