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.
This food goes well with beer or liquor and has earned the reputation of being the best affordable pulutan (appetizer).
Try this Grilled Isaw Recipe.
Grilled Isaw (Intestine) Recipe
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb pig's large intestine well cleaned
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 2 tbsp whole pepper corn
- 2 tbsp salt
- 4 to 6 pieces dried bay leaves
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Pour the water in a cooking pot and bring to a boil.
- Put-in the salt, whole pepper corn, and dried bay leaves
- Add the large intestines then simmer for a few minutes
- Add vinegar then simmer until the intestines are tender (about 30 minutes). Set aside until the temperature goes down.
- Cut the intestines crosswise (about 1 inch in length)
- Skewer the intestine (about 3 to 4 pieces per skewer)
- Grill the intestine while basting with the mixture of cooking oil, banana catsup, and soy sauce
- Serve with vinegar and chili dip
Nutrition
Serving: 4g
anne says
how do u clean the intestines pls help thanks!
Lindsay Manchua says
You have to flip it inside out then clean and wash everything well. Tapos flip it again
Melanie Ong says
Grilled Isaw is another one of my guilty pleasures 😀 Love it when it’s smoking hot, served with rich sweet sauce. 😀
joel says
pano nga b linisin yan sir?
jane says
pano po linisin yung intestine?
Manang says
favorite ko to nung HS ako. Kaya siguro tumaas uric acid ko…haha!
Panlasang Pinoy says
You’re welcome fhe
Panlasang Pinoy says
Thanks Cecilla. I like Casa Baluarte too…Nami ang featured foods 🙂
MrsLavendula says
hubby and i love this!
CeciliaMQ says
Yummy! This is one of those I missed sa Pinas. Thanks for sharing. Great blog!