In Angeles Pampanga, there is an eatery known almost
to all. It serves one of the most famous Filipino dishes concocted and is said
to be the best in it. It is Aling Lucing’s Sisig.
Sisig
is a Filipino recipe with pork (the chewy, soft parts like ears and cheeks) as the
main ingredient. However, some variations use tuna, chicken, bangus, or tofu. To
some, it is the ultimate beer companion. It doesn’t mean however, that it does
not taste good only as a viand. Its rich,
creamy taste and spicy bite go especially well with rice. In almost every
aspect, it caters to the tastes of the Filipino masses.
The
sisig tasted somehow familiar and different from the other sisig I have eaten
from different eateries. Although, I must admit that it is not as good as I
expected it to be, possibly because Aling Lucing has already passed away at the
age of 80 in 2008, it is still worth the price. A sizzling plate, good for two
to three persons, costs P170, rice excluded. There are also other Filipino dishes
served in the counter that has reasonable prices, given the fame of the
place.
Sisig
is the specialty of Lucia Cunanan. More famously known as Aling Lucing or the Sisig
queen, it is said that she revolutionize the way sisigs are made. Apparently,
sisig used to be a treat for pregnant women until aling Lucing played with the
formula, making it a household meal. The sisig festival, an annual culinary
event started in 2003 by then Angeles Mayor Carmelo Lazatin in her name. It is
in recognition of her making Angeles home of the famous original sisig, which
is apparent from seeing countless pictures of celebrities and big names eating
at her venue.
