Chicharon Bulaklak
Crunchy Chicharon Bulaklak is a Filipino appetizer or pulutan made from ruffled fat. A popular dish that is deep-fried until golden brown and served with spiced vinegar that is crispy and delicious!
Servings: 6
Calories: 1214kcal
Ingredients
- 2 kilos ruffle fat pork mesentery
- 6 cups water
- 1 bulb garlic halved
- 4 tbsp salt
- 3-4 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- Clean ruffled fat buy rubbing with salt and vinegar to remove slimy film and pungent odor. Wash thoroughly in running water to wash away the salt.
- Arrange ruffled fat in a large cooking pot than add water, salt, halved garlic bulb, and pepper. Boil for 45 minutes or until ruffled fat until soft and tender.
- Remove from pot and drain excess water from ruffled fat. Air dry on a cooling rack and completely cool down in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Heat vegetable oil in a cooking pot over high heat. Take chilled ruffle fat from the refrigerator.
- When oil is hot turn down heat to medium and carefully place the ruffled fat in the pot and deep fry until texture is crisp and golden brown.
- Remove from from pot and transfer in a plate lined with paper towel. Serve while warm and enjoy. Bon appetit!
Nutrition
Serving: 6g | Calories: 1214kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 41.5g | Fat: 116.8g | Saturated Fat: 24.1g | Cholesterol: 968mg | Sodium: 4861mg | Potassium: 381mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 41mg