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Dinakdakan Recipe
A smoky, creamy Ilocano pork dish made from grilled pig parts
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 371 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pig ears
- 1 lb. pig face maskara
- 6 ounces pig liver
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 red onion sliced
- 6 chili peppers chopped
- 4 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced (optional)
- 3 pieces bay leaves optional
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorn optional
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 8 cups water
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour 6 to 8 cups water in a cooking pot. Let boil.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove the grilled pig parts from the grill. Let it cool down and start chopping into bite-size pieces.
- Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise and vinegar in mixing bowl. Stir.
- Add some ground black pepper. Continue to stir until the ingredients are well blended.
- Add the ginger, chili, onion, and garlic powder (optional). Toss.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve. Share and enjoy!
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Notes
- Boiling the pork parts first is very important in making dinakdakan. This step tenderizes tough cuts like the ears and face, making them easier to chew and enhancing their flavors. Skipping the boiling step would leave the meat too tough, which affects the texture and makes it harder to fully enjoy. Boiling also helps remove any impurities from the meat, ensuring a cleaner taste before grilling. So, don’t skip this step if you want dinakdakan that’s tender, flavorful, and satisfying!
Nutrition Information
Serving
6g
Calories
371kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
182mg
(61%)
Sodium
281mg
(12%)
Potassium
728mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
4998IU
(100%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 182mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 281mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 728mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4998IU | 100% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.