Cooking tip: Make crispy, fragrant fried garlic pork rinds

Addictive Vietnamese rustic dishes

In Vietnamese cuisine, there are dishes that are simple but so attractive that they are hard to resist - fried pork fat with garlic is one of them. The crispy pork fat, mixed with the aroma of fried garlic, and a bit of salty and sweet flavor makes anyone who tries it once remember it forever.

Not only a snack, garlic fried pork rinds are also a great “assistant” for family meals. The interesting thing is that you can completely make them at home, they are delicious, clean and suitable for your taste.

Ingredients to prepare

• Pork fat: 500 grams (should choose neck fat or cheek fat)
• Garlic: 1 large bulb (minced or sliced)
• Fresh chili: 1 - 2 (depending on taste)
• Seasoning: salt, sugar, seasoning powder or MSG, ground pepper
• Herbs or green onions (optional for flavor)

Steps to follow

1. Preparation

Start by washing the lard with diluted salt water, then blanch it in boiling water mixed with ginger or vinegar to remove the smell. Cut the lard into small, bite-sized cubes.

2. Processing

Heat fat in a deep pan over medium heat until the fat releases its juices and turns a light golden brown. When the fat floats to the surface and becomes slightly crispy, remove and drain.

At the same time, fry the garlic in a clean pan with a little oil until golden brown and fragrant, then remove immediately to avoid burning and bitterness. Finally, put the pork rinds back in the pan, season with seasoning powder, pepper and stir well. When the pork rinds are hot and crispy again, add the fried garlic, stir quickly and turn off the heat.

Finished products and preservation

The result is a plate of crispy, golden fried garlic fat with fragrant fried garlic smell. The outer layer is crispy, the inside is soft and fatty, not dry at all.

You can put it in a clean glass jar, cover it tightly and store it in a cool place, use it within 1-2 weeks. If you keep it in the refrigerator, just reheat it in a pan or air fryer before eating.

New flavor variations

• Crispy fried pork fat with garlic and lemon leavesAdd shredded lemon leaves, the cool aroma helps reduce the richness of the dish.
• Spicy fried pork fat with garlic and chili: lots of chopped chili for a spicy taste.
• Sweet and sour garlic fried pork fat: braised with fish sauce, sugar, vinegar for a rich flavor, extremely delicious with rice.
• Crispy fried pork fat with garlic, lemongrass and chili: Lemongrass scent mixed with garlic creates an attractive aroma.

Notes when enjoying

This dish is delicious but high in fat, you should eat it in moderation, combined with green vegetables, sour soup or fruit to balance nutrition. People with heart disease, high cholesterol or high blood pressure should limit it.