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Grilled Isaw (Intestine) Recipe

Grilled Isaw or Inihaw na Bituka ng Baboy is pig's large intestine boiled until tender then grilled. This is probably the most sought and most popular street food in the Philippines.

Difficulty Medium
Time 40 min
Servings 4
Ingredients 11
Steps 8
Grilled Isaw (Intestine) Recipe
Filipino Updated 9/28/2009

Ingredients

Measured from the catalog payload.

  • 1 lb pig's large intestine well cleaned
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 2 tbsp whole peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 4 to 6 pieces dried bay leaves
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 tbsp cooking oil for basting
  • 1/4 cup banana catsup for basting
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce for basting
  • 3 pieces chili peppers for dipping
  • 1/2 cup vinegar for dipping

Instructions

8 cooking steps

  1. Pour the water in a cooking pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Put-in the salt, whole pepper corn, and dried bay leaves
  3. Add the large intestines then simmer for a few minutes
  4. Add vinegar then simmer until the intestines are tender (about 30 minutes). Set aside until the temperature goes down.
  5. Cut the intestines crosswise (about 1 inch in length)
  6. Skewer the intestine (about 3 to 4 pieces per skewer)
  7. Grill the intestine while basting with the mixture of cooking oil, banana catsup, and soy sauce
  8. Serve with vinegar and chili dip

Catalog details

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Recipe notes

  • Ensure intestines are thoroughly cleaned and turned inside out before cooking.
  • Soaking intestines in vinegar and salt water helps remove odor and impurities.