Chicharrones De Harina
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Chicharrones De Harina
Description
This recipe for Chicharrones De Harina starts with heating vegetable oil until very hot, tested by a quick puffing of a test piece when dropped into the oil. Small batches of the dry flour chicharrones are fried in less than a minute, ensuring an even cook and optimum puffiness without burning. Cooked pieces are drained on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Once cooked, they are typically served with fresh lime juice, chili powder, and optional hot sauces or tangy toppings like chamoy, tajin, or valentina to add a spicy and tangy flavor dimension. The snack's light texture offers a satisfying crunch and a blank canvas for seasoning variations.
Chicharrones De Harina can be stored in an airtight container for up to 30 days, maintaining their crispness for extended snacking. Their ease of preparation and storage makes them a convenient homemade treat for gatherings or casual enjoyment.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicharrones dry flour
- 1 quart vegetable oil
- lime fresh, for juice
- chili powder favorite spicy topping, etc
- Chamoy
- tajin
- valentina
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the oil and heat over medium-high heat.
- To test when the oil is hot enough to cook the chicharrones, add one to the oil. If it starts to puff within 3 seconds, then it's ready to start batch cooking.
- Carefully drop a few chicharrones at the time into the hot oil. Keep moving them as needed if there are spots that are not cooking evenly. They cook in less than a minute per batch.
- Remove from hot oil and place into a plate or bowl lined with paper towels.
- When ready to eat, drizzle with lime juice, sprinkle chili powder, hot sauce or chamoy and enjoy!
Notes
- These snacks can be enjoyed plain or with spices such as tajin, chamoy, or your preferred hot sauce.
- Store in an airtight container to keep crisp for up to 30 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 30pieces | |
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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