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Chicharrones

Chicharrones

Pork skin (the back-fat skin sold at butchers, or any thick skin from a fresh pork side) is scraped clean of all subcutaneous fat, this is the critical step; remaining fat prevents puffing. The clean skin then dries: either oven-dry at low heat for several hours, or air-dry in the fridge for 1-2 days, until completely brittle and almost translucent. The dried skin is then plunged into hot oil (200°C) where it puffs dramatically in 5-10 seconds into the characteristic crackling clouds. The pork is drained, seasoned with salt and chilli salt, and eaten warm. Some Mexican versions add a final spritz of lime juice + chilli powder + Tajín after frying.

Snacks 30 minutes Serves6
Quesadillas

Quesadillas

Pre-cook any "wet" filling (mushrooms, chorizo, peppers) and cool. Cheese is grated. A dry, hot griddle or non-stick pan heats over medium heat. A tortilla goes on; cheese scatters over half; filling (if any) over the cheese; folded in half. Pressed gently with a spatula; cooked for 90 seconds until the underside is gold-spotted; flipped; cooked for 90 seconds more. The cheese should be fully melted and just starting to ooze at the edges. Sliced into 3 wedges; served with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, lime.

Snacks 22 minutes Serves4