Tosilog

Tosilog

Contents

• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Tips and Notes

Tosilog is a classic Filipino breakfast dish featuring sweet and savory tocino (cured pork), garlic fried rice (sinangag), and a sunny-side-up egg (itlog). This hearty meal is a perfect blend of flavors, textures, and aromas, making it a beloved staple in Filipino cuisine.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 kg pork shoulder or belly, thinly sliced
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon annatto powder (optional, for color)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
• 6 cloves garlic, minced (for the rice)
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 6 large eggs
• Fish sauce or soy sauce (to taste, optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Tocino:

   • In a bowl, combine sliced pork, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, annatto powder (if using), and black pepper. Mix well to coat the pork evenly.
   • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

2. Cook the Tocino:

   • Heat a cold non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated pork and cook slowly, turning occasionally, until the fat renders and the pork caramelizes.

3. Make the Sinangag (Garlic Rice):

   • In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and fry until golden brown.
   • Add the day-old rice and toss to coat evenly with the garlic and oil. Add a splash of fish sauce or soy sauce for extra flavor if desired.

4. Fry the Eggs:

   • Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over low heat. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook sunny-side up until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny.

5. Assemble the Tosilog:

   • Divide the garlic rice onto plates. Arrange the caramelized tocino next to the rice. Top each plate with a sunny-side-up egg.

Tips and Notes

• Use day-old rice for garlic fried rice to ensure a fluffy texture.
• Homemade tocino allows you to control sweetness and avoid artificial additives.
• For a twist, try poached or scrambled eggs instead of sunny-side-up.

FAQ

Can I use store-bought tocino?
Yes, store-bought tocino is a convenient option, but homemade versions allow for customization and avoid artificial ingredients.

Can I substitute the pork with another protein?
Absolutely! Popular variations include longsilog (with sausage), tapsilog (with beef), and daingsilog (with dried fish).

What’s the best way to store leftovers?
Store tocino, garlic rice, and eggs separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Related guides

• Champorado (Filipino Chocolate Rice Porridge)
• Adobong Kangkong (Filipino Water Spinach Adobo)
• Arroz Caldo

Sources

• Tosilog
• Tocilog Dish | Filipino