The video showcases the preparation of a traditional Filipino street food dish called "seasig." It involves making seasig from chopped pork with calamansi juice, chilies, onion, garlic, and soy sauce. The process includes grilling pork face and belly, deep-frying pork belly, and cooking garlic fried rice. The dish is completed by mixing the cooked ingredients with mayonnaise, eggs, green onions, and chilies, and garnishing it with calamansi. Seasig is known for its complex flavors and textures, representing the culinary heritage of the Philippines.
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1. Seasig is a street food dish in the Philippines.
2. Traditional seasig is made from chopped pork with calamansi juice, chilies, onion, garlic, and soy sauce.
3. Seasig originates from Pampanga, the culinary capital of the Philippines.
4. The traditional seasig from Pampanga is made with pork belly and pork mask (mascara).
5. The pork is braised with bay leaves, black peppercorns, Spanish onions, and garlic.
6. Pork face and pork belly are grilled separately to add texture and smoky flavor.
7. Pig face includes various parts with different textures, such as cheeks and snout.
8. Deep-fried pork belly is used to make chicharrones for topping.
9. Garlic fried rice is prepared as a side dish for seasig.
10. The wok is seasoned with salt before cooking.
11. The seasig seasoning includes calamansi juice, garlic, soy sauce, mayonnaise, and mushroom seasoning.
12. The seasig mixture includes green onions, chilies, and chicharrones.
13. The dish is garnished with calamansi and served traditionally with a Filipino spoon and fork.
14. The chef emphasizes the complexity and history of seasig as a significant Filipino dish.
These facts provide an overview of the process and ingredients involved in making seasig, as well as its cultural significance.