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Yields12 Servings
Total Time1 hr
Fish Chicharon




Butcheron





Chicken Skin Chicharon





Mushroom Chicharon








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.

Ingredients

Fish Chicharon




Butcheron





Chicken Skin Chicharon





Mushroom Chicharon








Directions

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.

Notes

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