 Bagnet fromIlocos Norte, Philippines | |
| Alternative names | Chicharron, Tsitsaron |
|---|---|
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Region or state | Ilocos |
Bagnet (Northern Ilocano andTagalog pronunciation:[bɐgˈnɛt],Southern Ilocano pronunciation:[bɐgˈnɯt]), also locally known as "chicharon" ortsitsaron inIlocano,[1] is a Filipino dish consisting of pork belly (liempo) boiled anddeep fried until it is crispy. It is seasoned with garlic, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and salt. First, the meat is boiled, and, then allowed to thoroughly drain excess moisture overnight before frying, to achieve its characteristicchicharon-like texture. Bagnet can be eaten on its own or with white rice. It can also be used as an ingredient or paired with other dishes likepinakbet anddinardaraan.[2][3][4][5][6]
Bagnet is traditionally dipped in vinegar-based sauces (usuallysukang iloko),bagoong (fermented fish orshrimp paste), or (more rarely) pig's blood.[7]
Bagnet came from the word"bagnetin", which means to “preserve the pork”. They are preserved by boiling and frying the slabs of pork before refrigerating, and then twice fried when ready to serve.[8]
The popularity of bagnet served as a character plot point in theFilipino filmI'm Drunk, I Love You with Carson, played byMaja Salvador, depicted craving for the dish[9][10] to the point of creating an impromptu "bagnet dance" to celebrate it.[11][10]
