Sisig Fried Rice by PEPPER.PH

What do you prepare when guests come over without notice? If you’re like any hospitable Pinoy, you’d want to serve them the specialty of the house. Even if you’ve already cooked the day’s ulam, you’ll still likely switch on the stove and cook something to wow them. What dish can you whip up in mere minutes but still offer undeniable linamnam? Sisig, perhaps?

Don’t worry! This recipe won’t require you to boil, grill, or fry pork innards within an hour – you can do that over the weekend. Instead, you’ll use up leftovers or frozen portions and transform them into a hearty all-in-one dish. Learn how to cook sisig fried rice with this guide from Recipedia and PEPPER.PH.

30 min.
4 People
Easy
Average

Ingredients

1 (280-g) pack frozen or ready to cook pork sisig
1 pc Knorr pork cube
3 small onions, diced
2-3 pcs green finger chillies, deseeded and sliced thinly
3 cups day-old white rice
2 pcs eggs
3 tbsp fresh calamansi juice
1 cup Lady's Choice real mayonnaise
2-3 cloves garlic, grated
salt, to season

Cooking Method

Heat sisig in a pan over medium-low flame until crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside. Keep excess rendered fat in the pan. Add canola oil, if needed.
Add Knorr Pork Cube and mix with a wooden spoon until fully dissolved into the oil. Add onions and chilies; sauté until translucent.
Increase heat to medium. Add rice and toss to coat until slightly toasted. Add crispy sisig and stir well. Remove from heat.
In another pan, fry eggs until the bottoms are crispy. Set aside.
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, calamansi juice, and garlic. Season with salt. Mix well.
Transfer sisig fried rice to a serving platter. Top with fried eggs. Finish with a drizzle of the prepared sauce. Garnish with red onions and chilies, if desired. Serve hot.

Not a fan of pork sisig? You can cook this fried rice with other ingredients, like bangus, tofu, or chicken. You might also want to consider your guests’ preferences. Ask them if they’re allergic to any food or if they’re cutting down on a particular ingredient. Do they like their dishes extra spicy? Sprinkle more chopped chilies on top! Are they purists who don’t want their sisig topped with a fried egg? Make it optional by serving it on the side. Remember: your goal is to make them feel at home with your cooking.