Dinakdakan Recipe
Dinakdakan is an Ilocano delicacy traditionally made with grilled pork face and liver made rich and creamy by adding pork brains and this version uses mayonnaise instead. Perfect as a main with steamed rice for lunch or dinner or as "pulutan" (booze food).
Servings: 8
Calories: 961kcal
Ingredients
- 500 grams pork cheeks/jowls
- 500 grams pork ears
- 250 grams pork liver
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- 3 pcs bay leaves
- 5 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 thumb ginger finely chopped
- 2 large red onions cut thinly into slices
- 1 stalk green onions cut in diagonal slices (at least 1 cup)
- 2-3 pcs Thai chillies finely chopped
- ¼ cup vinegar
- ½ cup mayonnaise or more
- pepper
- salt
Instructions
- Place the pork cheeks, ears and liver in a pot. Add the peppercorns, garlic, bay leaves, and 1 tablespoon salt. Fill the pot with water to cover the pork. Cover the pot then bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until meat is tender. You can remove the liver earlier once cooked.500 grams pork cheeks/jowls, 500 grams pork ears, 250 grams pork liver, 1 teaspoon peppercorns, 3 pcs bay leaves, 5 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon salt
- Take out the pork cuts from the pot and transfer in a colander to or rack drain. Do not throw away the stock. It can be used for other dishes or turn into a soup to serve with Dinakdakan. Cut the pork cheeks and ears into thinner slabs for faster grilling.
- Place meat and liver into a grilling pan or charcoal grill and then grill until crispy and lightly charred.
- Cut pork meat and liver into small pieces then place in a large mixing bowl. Add ginger, chilies, green onions, and green onions and toss.1 thumb ginger, 1 stalk green onions, 2-3 pcs Thai chillies, 2 large red onions
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with vinegar until no longer lumpy then add this to the pork and toss again until well combined. Season with salt and pepper as needed.¼ cup vinegar, ½ cup mayonnaise, salt, pepper
- Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy as appetizer or serve with rice.
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Nutrition
Calories: 961kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 97g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 44g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 1054mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 6814IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 8mg