How to cook Pork Longanisa Sweet Cured Sausages with Sinangag Garlic Rice

One of the most classic Filipino breakfast dishes is Pork Longanisa, sweet cured pork sausages and the Sinangag, garlic fried rice. It is such a hearty, comfort food that Filipinos all around the world have it anytime of the day, breakfast, lunch, dinner or in-between. In the Philippines, these pork sausage links are commonly found anywhere. The spicy or sweet flavors vary, depending on which region the “longanisa” is made.

Here in America, one can easily find “longanisa” in almost all Asian groceries that sell Philippine products. It is convenient, easy to store, and most of all a delightful and hearty sweet and spicy pork sausage to enjoy. In our home, it is definitely a weekend brunch staple food.

For homemade pork longanisa  cooked from scratch, here’s my Longanisang Hubad recipe. Click here.

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How to cook Pork Longanisa - Sweet Cured Sausages with Sinangag Garlic Rice

Filipino Pork Longanisa are cured pork sausages that have sweet-savory flavors. Different regions and provinces in the Philippines have their own predominant flavors depending on the geography and indigenous ingredients available. This recipe used store-bought longanisa. Serve these for breakfast, brunch or any meal together with Filipino sinangag (garlic fried rice), and eggs. This is an Asian in America recipe. Serves 2.

*For homemade pork longanisa made from scratch, here's my recipe.

Cook Time27 minutes mins

Total Time27 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Filipino

Keyword: Filipino Pork Longanisa Cured Sausages

Servings: 2 people

Calories: 675kcal

Author: Asian in America- Elizabeth Ann Quirino

Equipment

• Large Skillet: 12-inches diameter

Ingredients

• 1 pound Filipino pork longanisa (cured sausages) store-bought at Asian markets; about 6 pieces; if frozen must be thawed at room temperature (do not microwave to defrost; allow to thaw naturally)
• 1/2 cup water to cook longanisas
• 4 Tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Sinangag (Garlic Rice)

• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic peeled; minced
• 3 cups cooked white rice must have been refrigerated overnight
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper powder

Instructions

To cook pork longanisas (store-bought)

• In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add the longanisas and pour the water.

  Using a fork, prick each of the sausages once or twice - this is so the water absorbs and the longanisas tenderize while cooking.

  Cook the sausages in the water over medium-high heat for about 10 to 12 minutes till the water is absorbed by the longanisas.

  When the water is absorbed completely by the sausages and the skillet has become hot, turn the heat down to medium. Add the vegetable oil to the skillet.

  The sausages will sizzle in the hot oil. Continue cooking for 12 to 15 minutes till longanisas have a shiny coating, are brown and pork is cooked completely.

  Serve the pork longanisas with Sinangang (garlic rice), and fried eggs.

To cook the sinangag (garlic fried rice):

• Using the same skillet where the longanisa was cooked, use the leftover oil (about 1 tablespoons) and the pan drippings.

  Over medium heat, when oil is hot enough, saute the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. *Note: Do not burn the garlic or rice will taste burnt.

  Add the cooked rice. Blend the rice well with the oil and sauteed garlic. Mix well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

  Season with salt and black pepper. Blend ingredients. Serve garlic rice warm with the pork longanisas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 675kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Sodium: 1169mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Notes on Nutrition: The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.

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