Comments on: Does this go too far???

By: JLA fr Jakarta

JLA fr Jakarta — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:36:21 +0000

I used to go to a restaurant (forgot the name) in Quezon City that served fried half pig’s head- they called it “Kapal Muks”.

By: JOJO

JOJO — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:02:09 +0000

I was in Puerto Rico a few days ago.In Guavate , Puerto Rico(yup, I was the only pinoy there!!) So we went to a lechonera where a pound of lechon costs about $8.50. I asked for three pounds of lechon . I told the guy that was doing the chopping that I wanted some meat from around the neck area. Then he says he can just give me the head of the pig for $4. hehehe -of course I couldn’t turn it down. So i take it to my in-laws’ (who were just in awe that there is a head of a lechon on their dinner table). Somehow ,I did convince them that the head had some good meat on it. A few minutes later we were all enjoying the meat and skin from the pig’s head!! Too bad, I didn’t have time to make sisig for them.

By: Jason

Jason — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:11:16 +0000

Half a head would be better (like they do with Analisa’s Crispy ulo)
Makes it easier to pick out the good stuff (less morbid-looking din) hehe.

By: QueenB

QueenB — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:26:34 +0000

I could just imagine my OZ friends’ reaction to this who are freaked out with a whole fish (they can’t stand the eyes staring at them :) I would love this anytime as pulutan or ulam.

By: ariel nievera

ariel nievera — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:56:27 +0000

MM, please share your sinampalukan menu, I like the kambing version, I just hate the chopping work involved. On the chinese asian store close by, we buy the heads and make paksiw out of it. However, my wife and doctors want me to eat more veggies, maybe if you also have some local salad recipes. Thanks..continued success on all your business endeavors. God Bless.

By: joanne

joanne — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:07:38 +0000

For a neanderthal-themed resto, pwede. :) Otherwise, eat it like that at home.

By: iFoodTrip

iFoodTrip — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:23:55 +0000

Go too far? For some I understand. I just overcame my ‘animal face’ in food phobia 2 weeks ago by making paksiw out of 3 lechon heads. I’ve gone a long way considering I couldn’t chop of the head of a chicken bought in a singapore grocery 5 years ago.

By: Kai

Kai — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 02:40:11 +0000

In Pangasinan lechon heads – the mouths stuffed with apples – are prominently displayed on the buffet tables in each and every occasion I’ve attended, that I have actually come to expect them. They’re even made the centerpiece at the newlywed”s table during wedding receptions, a common enough practice that was done during my own wedding reception, to my horror (I had to ask the caterer to remove it).

The guests are welcome to pinch on it while drinking after the party, but it’s usually given to the cooks as a prize.

By: ilovecheapcalls

ilovecheapcalls — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:33:55 +0000

i would be grossed out but i know this will not be the common opinion… if its to be served i think i agree with you that it should be served at the end of the day as pulutan..

By: crabbychef

crabbychef — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:47:45 +0000

MM, I know it tastes fantastic, but something else kicked in. I feel so sorry for the poor pig. With marks on its face and all, and the contorted grimace of an animal meeting its death. I love pork, but for the life of me I cannot look at this picture without asking myself why we have to eat animals at all. :(