Low Fat Homemade Filipino Longganisa
Discover the deliciously healthy twist on a beloved Filipino classic with this Low Fat Homemade Filipino Longganisa recipe! Made with lean ground turkey instead of the traditional fatty pork, this version retains all the bold, savory-sweet, and garlicky flavors you love while being lighter on calories. Seasoned with soy sauce, coconut sugar, vinegar, garlic, paprika, and a vibrant hint of annatto powder, these longganisa pack a flavorful punch. Whether stuffed into casings or shaped by hand, this easy-to-follow recipe yields tender, juicy sausages that are pan-seared to perfection—no extra oil required! Perfectly paired with garlic fried rice and fresh tomatoes, this healthier longganisa makes a hearty and guilt-free breakfast or brunch. Ready in less than an hour with minimal prep, it’s the ultimate comfort food that’s as wholesome as it is satisfying. Keywords: low-fat Filipino longganisa, homemade longganisa with turkey, healthy Filipino sausage.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g lean ground turkey
- 6 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon annatto powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 package casing (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, minced garlic, soy sauce, coconut sugar, black pepper, white vinegar, paprika, annatto powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly using your hands until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together.
If using sausage casing, soak it in lukewarm water for about 30 minutes, then rinse to remove excess salt. Stuff the casing with the turkey mixture using a sausage stuffer or a piping bag with a wide nozzle, twisting at intervals to create individual links.
If not using casing, shape the turkey mixture into small sausage-like logs using your hands. Each log should be about 4 inches long and 1 inch in diameter.
To cook the longganisa, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage logs without additional oil, as the natural fat in the turkey will suffice.
Cover the skillet and cook the longganisa over medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and cooked through.
Serve the longganisa hot with garlic fried rice and sliced tomatoes for a traditional Filipino breakfast experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
880 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 36.4 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 357 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 4406 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.5 g | ||
| Protein | 104.5 g | 209% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1451 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
