Receta Chicharron En Salsa Verde (Fried Pigskin In Green Sauce)
Raciónes: 4
Ingredientes
- 1 1/2 lb Tomatillos
- 4 x Chilies serranos (to taste) (up To 5)
- 1 x Garlic clove, peeled and roughly minced
- 1/4 c. Loosely packed, roughly minced cilantro
- 2 Tbsp. Lard or possibly safflower oil
- 3 Tbsp. Finely minced white onion Sea salt to taste
- 6 ounce Chicharron, broken into squares abut 1 1/2 inches
Direcciones
- Remove the husks from the tomate verde and rinse will. Put into a saucepan with the fresh chilies, cover with water, and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering till soft but not falling apart, about 10 min. Drain the tomate verde and transfer with the chilies and 1/4 c. of the cooking water to a blender. Add in the garlic and cilantro and blend till smooth. Heat the lard in a frying pan, add in the onion, and fry gently, without browning, for 1 minute. Add in the blended sauce and fry over high heat, stirring from time to time, till reduced and thickened - about 7 min. Add in salt to taste and the pcs of chicharron and continue cooking over medium heat till the chicharron is just soft - about 5 min, depending on thickness and quality. Serve with corn tortillas and a dollop of frijoles refritos. The Art of Mexican Cooking
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 178g | |
Recipe makes 4 servings | |
Calories 114 | |
Calories from Fat 72 | 63% |
Total Fat 8.14g | 10% |
Saturated Fat 2.75g | 11% |
Trans Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
Sodium 2mg | 0% |
Potassium 463mg | 13% |
Total Carbs 10.25g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 11% |
Sugars 6.75g | 5% |
Protein 1.7g | 3% |