Tidtad Pusung Saging

This is quite different from the conventional Tidtad we are accustomed to, as this has the healthy addition of pusung saging. I learned this recipe from my mother and I grew up liking it because it looks like a combination of two dishes , the lagat pusu and tidtad.

Dr. Alma M. MACASPAC

SAN LUIS

Suam Mais Tidtad Pusung Saging

POT 6 - 8 DIFFICULT 2 HR 30 MiN

laman babi (kasim) pusung saging (banana blossom) dayang babi (pig’s blood) kamatis (tomatoes) toyo (soy sauce) aslam (vinegar) larang pamaksi (green chili) larang pamaksi (green chili) sibuyas (onions) bawang (garlic)

To prepare this dish, go to the wet market as early as possible in order to get the freshest pig’s blood from a recently slaughtered pig. Fresh blood means pure liquid with no hardening. On the other hand, any type of pusung saging will do, but a younger type is better as it is softer and crunchier. A pot is ideal for this dish, as it needs a larger container since this is basically a soup-based dish. Just as with many other dishes, the process starts with sautéing the bawang, sibuyas, kamatis and laman babi in a pot. The sizes and shapes of the ingredient pieces depend on your preference.

When the laman babi appears firm and shiny, add the toyu. Mix it very well with the laman babi, while maintaining medium heat. When the toyu has stained the laman babi, add the pusung saging and mix thoroughly. Add the aslam and pamintang durug evenly over the mixture and let it boil for several minutes. Don’t move anything in the pot while the aslam is boiling, as it will create a chemical reaction. Let the aslam boil and its strong smell will eventually disappear,

As the mixture boils and the fluid starts to melt all the ingredients, pour in the dayang babi carefully and mix everything thoroughly. Add some salt to taste. Feel the laman babi to check if it has tenderized. Add the green chili.

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