Makassar-style Chifrijo

Ingredients

In the Makassar-style Chifrijo, we incorporate Makassar flavors by using traditional spices and herbs in the salsa. Additionally, we replace some of the original ingredients with Makassar-specific ingredients to enhance the dish's authenticity and taste. We alse have the original recipe for Chifrijo, so you can check it out.

• 2 cups (400g) pork cracklings 2 cups (400g) pork cracklings
• 1 cup (200g) cooked black beans 1 cup (200g) cooked black beans
• 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, diced 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon palm sugar 1 teaspoon palm sugar
• 1 teaspoon shrimp paste 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish Fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Salt, to taste Salt, to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 25g, 8g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 10g, 2g
• Protein: 25g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a bowl, combine the red onion, tomatoes, green chilies, lime juice, soy sauce, palm sugar, and shrimp paste to make the Makassar-style salsa. Set aside.
2. 2.
   In a serving dish, layer the pork cracklings and black beans.
3. 3.
   Pour the Makassar-style salsa over the cracklings and beans.
4. 4.
   Garnish with fresh cilantro.
5. 5.
   Season with salt to taste.
6. 6.
   Serve immediately.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Pork cracklings — Make sure the cracklings are crispy and well-drained to add the perfect texture to the dish.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier kick, add more green chilies to the Makassar-style salsa.
• Serve the Chifrijo with a side of Makassar-style pickles for an extra burst of flavor.
• If pork cracklings are not available, you can substitute them with crispy fried bacon.

Serving advice

Serve the Makassar-style Chifrijo as a main dish for lunch or dinner. It pairs well with a side of steamed rice or tortilla chips.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, sprinkle some additional chopped cilantro on top of the dish. Serve it in a colorful bowl or on a banana leaf for an authentic touch.