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Filipino 'Kropek' Snack Mix Recipe

Filipino · Snack · 15 min total

A crunchy, savory-sweet snack mix featuring crispy pork rinds (chicharon) and fried garlic, perfect for parties or merienda.

Ingredients

• 4 cups pork rinds (chicharon), broken into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 cup fried garlic (from about 1 head garlic, thinly sliced and fried until golden)
• 1/4 cup fried shallots (optional, from 2 shallots, sliced and fried)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce (patis)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine pork rinds, fried garlic, and fried shallots (if using).
2. In a small pan over low heat, melt brown sugar with fish sauce and chili flakes (if using) until sugar dissolves and mixture becomes syrupy, about 2 minutes. Do not burn.
3. Pour the hot syrup over the pork rind mixture and toss quickly to coat evenly.
4. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet to cool and crisp up, about 5 minutes.
5. Once cooled, transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with cilantro (if using). Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Tips

• For extra crunch, use day-old pork rinds.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level.

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