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
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
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
CeciliaMQ says
Yummy! This is one of those I missed sa Pinas. Thanks for sharing. Great blog!
MrsLavendula says
hubby and i love this!
Panlasang Pinoy says
Thanks Cecilla. I like Casa Baluarte too…Nami ang featured foods 🙂
Panlasang Pinoy says
You’re welcome fhe
Manang says
favorite ko to nung HS ako. Kaya siguro tumaas uric acid ko…haha!
jane says
pano po linisin yung intestine?
joel says
pano nga b linisin yan sir?
Melanie Ong says
Grilled Isaw is another one of my guilty pleasures 😀 Love it when it’s smoking hot, served with rich sweet sauce. 😀
anne says
how do u clean the intestines pls help thanks!