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4 Ways Chicharon

Yields12 ServingsTotal Time1 hr

Fish Chicharon
 4 cups tilapia skin
 salt and ground black pepperto taste
 oilfor frying
 cayenne powder (optional)to taste
Butcheron
 4 cups chicken butse (craw)
 salt and ground black pepperto taste
 garlic powderto taste
 oilfor frying
 cayenne powder (optional)to taste
Chicken Skin Chicharon
 4 cups chicken skin
 6 pcs garlic clovepeeled and smashed
 salt and ground black pepperto taste
 oilfor frying
 cayenne powder (optional)to taste
Mushroom Chicharon
 2 cups wood ear mushroom (tenga ng daga)
 hot water
 ¾ cup flour
 ¾ cup cornstarch
 1 tsp baking soda
 salt and ground black pepperto taste
 oilfor frying
 cayenne powder (optional)to taste
Fish Chicharon
1

Separate skin from tilapia meat carefully with a fillet knife. Season with salt and pepper

2

In a large pot over medium-high heat, deep fry the fish skin pieces for a few minutes until crisp. Drain excess oil. Season with cayenne powder.

Butcheron
3

Slice chicken butse pieces in the middle.

4

Rinse chicken butse pieces well under running water. Drain and pat dry. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

5

In a large pot over medium-high heat, deep fry the butse pieces for a few minutes until crisp. Drain excess oil. Season with cayenne powder.

Chicken Skin Chicharon
6

Remove the excess layer of fat under the skin.

7

In a pan with a bit of water, add chicken skin and garlic, season with salt and pepper then bring to a boil. Cook for a few minutes, until chicken has rendered most of fat.

8

Drain chicken skin of liquid and pat dry.

9

In a large pot over medium-high heat, deep fry the chicken skin pieces for a few minutes until crisp. Drain excess oil. Season with cayenne powder.

Mushroom Chicharon
10

Rehydrate wood ear mushroom by soaking it in hot water for a few minutes. Drain and chop into bite sized pieces.

11

In a bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and pepper until well combined.

12

Coat mushrooms with the flour mixture.

13

In a large pot over medium heat, deep fry the mushroom pieces for a few minutes until golden and crisp. Drain excess oil. Season with cayenne powder.

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