Salmon or Tuna Sisig in Taco Shell

It’s Lenten season, and it’s time for penance, reflecting, fasting, or just simply giving up certain foods, like meat. So, I prepared this dish that you can serve during this season.

Sisig is a Kapampangan term, which means “to snack on something sour.” It also refers to a method of preparing fish and meat, especially pork. The pork is marinated in a sour liquid such as lemon juice, and then seasoned with salt, pepper, and other spices.

Sisig has found its way into numerous fusion recipes nowadays like Sisig pizza and tacos.

In the Philippines, it’s originally eaten while drinking beer or liquor, also called “pulutan.” This can served as an appetizer or main dish. I used fish instead of pork for health-conscious eaters, and this is a good dish for Lenten season. This version of Sisig has a more international appeal.

Ingredients

1 can of pink salmon or tuna

1 lime

1 tsp soy sauce

2 cloves garlic

1 tsp fish sauce

1 tbs spring onion

1 jalapeno

1 fried egg

Salad greens

Sour cream

Taco shells

Salsa

Cheddar cheese

2 tbs olive oil

Directions

1.      In a pan, fry the salmon in olive oil, then set it aside.

2.      Sautee the garlic and onions until translucent. Add in salmon and stir for one minute. Add the soy sauce, fish sauce, chili, peppers, and lemon and stir until absorbed.

3.      Serve in a hot plate with an egg in the middle. Sprinkle the chopped onions on top.

4.      As an alternative, serve it in taco shells with salad greens, sour cream, and salsa. Top with cheese and green onions.

5.      Or, if you’d like, you can serve it with rice.