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Longaniza is a type of sausage that is popular in many countries and cuisines, known for its unique flavor and versatility in cooking. From the Philippines to Spain, Mexico to Brazil, longaniza is a staple ingredient in many traditional dishes, adding depth and richness to soups, stews, rice dishes, and more. If you’re a fan of this delicious sausage, or just curious to try it out, we’ve compiled the list of the Top 12 mouthwatering longaniza recipes from around the world for you to explore and savor.
1. Mexican Longaniza Tacos
Ingredients:
1 lb. Mexican longaniza sausage
Corn tortillas
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges
Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions:
Remove the casing from the Mexican longaniza sausage and crumble the meat.
Cook the longaniza in a skillet over medium heat until it is browned and cooked through.
Warm the corn tortillas on a separate skillet or griddle.
Place the cooked longaniza onto the warm tortillas.
Top with sliced avocado, chopped onion, and chopped cilantro.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and add hot sauce if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy!
2. Longaniza and Egg Breakfast Burrito
Ingredients:
1 lb. longaniza sausage
4-6 eggs
1/2 cup shredded cheese
4-6 flour tortillas
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Cook the longaniza in a skillet until it is browned and cooked through.
Whisk the eggs in a bowl and scramble them in the same skillet as the longaniza.
Warm up the tortillas in the microwave or on a griddle.
Add the cooked longaniza and scrambled eggs to the tortillas.
Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the filling.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Roll up the burrito and enjoy.
3. Puerto Rican Longaniza Empanadas
Ingredients:
1 lb. Puerto Rican longaniza sausage
1 package of empanada dough
1 egg
1 tbsp. water
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
Remove the casing from the Puerto Rican longaniza sausage and crumble the meat.
In a skillet, cook the longaniza over medium heat until it is browned and cooked through.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg and water together to create an egg wash.
Take a small amount of the cooked longaniza and place it in the center of an empanada dough round.
Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges together to seal.
Brush the top of the empanada with the egg wash.
In a deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Fry the empanadas in the hot oil until they are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Remove the empanadas from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve hot and enjoy!
4. Filipino Longaniza Fried Rice
Ingredients:
1 lb. Filipino longaniza sausage
3 cups cooked rice
2 eggs, beaten
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions:
Remove the casing from the Filipino longaniza and crumble the meat.
Cook the crumbled longaniza in a skillet until it is browned and cooked through.
Remove the longaniza from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion, red bell pepper, and garlic in vegetable oil until they are tender.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the empty space.
Scramble the eggs until they are cooked and mix them into the vegetables.
Add the cooked rice and longaniza to the skillet and stir everything together.
Pour soy sauce over the mixture and mix until everything is evenly coated.
Cook for a few more minutes until everything is heated through.
Serve hot.
5. Filipino Longaniza Skewers – Longaniza Recipes
Ingredients:
1 lb. Filipino longaniza sausage
Bamboo skewers
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
Remove the casing from the Filipino longaniza and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Thread the longaniza pieces onto bamboo skewers.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and black pepper to make the marinade.
Brush the marinade onto the longaniza skewers and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Grill the longaniza skewers for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned and cooked through.
Serve hot with rice and vegetables on the side.
These Filipino longaniza recipes are packed with flavor and easy to make. Give them a try for a taste of the Philippines right in your own kitchen.
6. Longaniza and Potato Hash
Ingredients:
1 lb. longaniza sausage
4-6 potatoes, diced
1 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Cook the longaniza in a skillet until it is browned and cooked through.
Remove the longaniza from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced potatoes, onion, and bell pepper in olive oil until they are tender and slightly browned.
Add the cooked longaniza back to the skillet and stir everything together.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot.
7. Spanish Longaniza and Bean Stew – Longaniza Recipes
Ingredients:
1 lb. Spanish longaniza sausage
2 cans of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 can of diced tomatoes
2 cups of chicken broth
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
Remove the casing from the Spanish longaniza sausage and slice it into rounds.
In a large pot, sauté the longaniza slices over medium heat until they are browned.
Remove the longaniza from the pot and set it aside.
In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until they are softened.
Add the canned tomatoes, chicken broth, smoked paprika, and dried oregano to the pot and stir.
Add the longaniza and beans to the pot and mix everything together.
Bring the stew to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot with fresh parsley as garnish.
8. Longaniza and Cheese Quesadillas
Ingredients:
1 lb. longaniza sausage
8-10 small tortillas
1 cup shredded cheese
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions:
Cook the longaniza in a skillet until it is browned and cooked through.
Remove the longaniza from the skillet and set it aside.
Warm up the tortillas in the microwave or on a griddle.
Add some cooked longaniza and shredded cheese to half of each tortilla.
Fold the tortillas in half and press them down slightly.
Cook the quesadillas on a griddle or in a skillet until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy.
Serve with salsa and sour cream on the side.
9. Longaniza Stuffed Peppers – Longaniza Recipes
Ingredients:
1 lb. longaniza sausage
4-6 bell peppers
1 cup cooked rice
1 onion, diced
1 jalapeño, diced
1 cup shredded cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
Cook the longaniza in a skillet until it is browned and cooked through.
Remove the longaniza from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and jalapeño until they are tender.
Add the cooked longaniza and cooked rice to the skillet and stir everything together.
Stuff each bell pepper with the longaniza and rice mixture
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of each pepper.
Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
10. Portuguese Longaniza and Kale Soup
Ingredients:
1 lb. Portuguese longaniza sausage
1 bunch of kale, chopped
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 potatoes, diced
8 cups of chicken broth
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Remove the casing from the Portuguese longaniza sausage and slice it into rounds.
In a large pot, sauté the longaniza slices over medium heat until they are browned.
Remove the longaniza from the pot and set it aside.
In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic until they are softened.
Add the chopped kale, diced potatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf, and cooked longaniza to the pot and stir.
Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Let the soup cook for 30-40 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the kale is wilted.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot and enjoy!
11. Brazillian Feijoada with Longaniza – Longaniza Recipes
Ingredients:
1 lb. Brazilian longaniza sausage
1 lb. black beans, soaked overnight
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 orange, cut into wedges
1 cup of white rice
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Remove the casing from the Brazilian longaniza sausage and slice it into rounds.
In a large pot, sauté the longaniza slices over medium heat until they are browned.
Remove the longaniza from the pot and set it aside.
In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic until they are softened.
Add the soaked black beans, bay leaves, and cooked longaniza to the pot and stir.
Cover the pot and let the feijoada simmer for 2-3 hours, until the beans are tender.
In a separate pot, cook the white rice according to package instructions.
Season the feijoada with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the feijoada with the cooked white rice and orange wedges on the side.
12. Spanish Longaniza and Chickpea Stew
Ingredients:
1 lb. Spanish longaniza sausage
2 cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bell peppers, diced
1 can of diced tomatoes
2 cups of chicken broth
2 tbsp. olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Remove the casing from the Spanish longaniza sausage and slice it into rounds.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced longaniza to the pot and cook until browned on both sides.
Remove the longaniza from the pot and set it aside.
In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell peppers until they are softened.
Add the chickpeas, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and cooked longaniza to the pot and stir.
Bring the stew to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Let the stew cook for 20-25 minutes, until the flavors have melded together.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Criteria for Selecting the Top 12 Longaniza Recipes
The top 12 longaniza recipes were chosen based on a combination of factors such as popularity, uniqueness, and overall deliciousness. The recipes were curated from various countries and cuisines to provide a diverse range of dishes that showcase the versatility of longaniza. They were also selected based on their level of ease in preparation, availability of ingredients, and suitability for a wide range of occasions, from casual weeknight dinners to special occasions.
In conclusion, longaniza is a versatile and flavorful sausage that can be used in a variety of dishes from different parts of the world. Whether you prefer it in a soup, stew, pasta, or on a sandwich, there is a longaniza recipe out there for you to enjoy. With these Top 12 Delicious Longaniza Recipes to try, you can explore the rich culinary traditions and flavors of various countries and add a new twist to your meals. So go ahead and get cooking with these longaniza recipes today!