Dinakdakan (Warek-Warek)

Photo courtesy of Marco & Gracinha Abundo

This is a famous Ilocano delicacy which you can find in almost every occasions in the Central Luzon and up north to the Ilocos Region (Philippines). Novo Ecijanos find it best when  blended with the pig's brain!

Here's how to prepare it:

Ingredients:

• Pig Ears
• Pig Neck
• Calamansi (vinegar as substitute)
• Onions (white or red, according to your taste)
• Salt or fish sauce (patis)
• Powdered pepper
• Pig brain, or mayonnaise  as alternative ingredient

Procedure:

• Grill the pork (both pig ears and neck) until brownish and half crunchy
• Cut thin and lengthwise, about  an inch, and put in a mixing bowl
• Mince the onion, mix with salt and powdered pepper, and add to the pork in the bowl
• Mix thouroghly
• Add the calamansi juice and fish sauce, according to taste and serve
• Best with some beer or hard drinks.

Caution:  Check your blood pressure