Homemade Longanisa
Homemade Longanisa
Ingredients
For the Longanisa Mixture
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon annatto powder, optional
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup rice flour
For Cooking
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and annatto powder (if using).
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until they are fully combined and the spices are evenly distributed throughout the pork.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the cold water and rice flour to the meat mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Mix again until the water and rice flour are fully incorporated into the meat mixture, ensuring no dry spots remain.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Take portions of the meat mixture (about 2-3 tablespoons each) and form them into small, oval-shaped patties, resembling sausages.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Place the formed longanisa patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are not touching.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Freeze the longanisa until they are solid, which will take at least 3 hours.
⏱️ 180 min
- 8
Once frozen, you can vacuum seal the longanisa or transfer them to a freezer-safe bag for future use. This step is for storage, not immediate cooking.
- 9
To cook, add the frozen longanisa to a pan along with 1/4 cup of water.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Cover the pan with a lid and steam the longanisa over medium heat until all the water has evaporated. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 11
Remove the lid and continue to cook the longanisa, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and caramelized on all sides. This typically takes another 4-5 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 12
Serve the cooked longanisa hot, typically with fried rice and a fried egg for a complete meal.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Longanisa
For the Longanisa Mixture
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon annatto powder, optional
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup rice flour
For Cooking
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and annatto powder (if using).
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until they are fully combined and the spices are evenly distributed throughout the pork.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the cold water and rice flour to the meat mixture.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Mix again until the water and rice flour are fully incorporated into the meat mixture, ensuring no dry spots remain.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Take portions of the meat mixture (about 2-3 tablespoons each) and form them into small, oval-shaped patties, resembling sausages.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Place the formed longanisa patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are not touching.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Freeze the longanisa until they are solid, which will take at least 3 hours.
⏱️ 180 min - 8
Once frozen, you can vacuum seal the longanisa or transfer them to a freezer-safe bag for future use. This step is for storage, not immediate cooking.
- 9
To cook, add the frozen longanisa to a pan along with 1/4 cup of water.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Cover the pan with a lid and steam the longanisa over medium heat until all the water has evaporated. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 11
Remove the lid and continue to cook the longanisa, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and caramelized on all sides. This typically takes another 4-5 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 12
Serve the cooked longanisa hot, typically with fried rice and a fried egg for a complete meal.