Chicken Rinds (Filipino)?

[Chanteuse]

Does anyone know of an online source where I could purchase such a thing. ( I know I could make them, but I'm looking for something already made and bagged)

I believe that this is a typical Filipino snack.

I've started Googling and looking through "Asian" online stores but haven't had luck YET.

Thanks in advance!!

[Mooshmouse]

Here's a link to a previous thread that might be of some assistance: Tito Al's Choice Cracklins, I Feel like Chicken Tonight.

Good luck tracking these down!

Edited November 9, 2005 by Mooshmouse (log)

[dougery]

Try searching the word "chicharron".

[PCL]

Or you can try making them yourself!

It's not hard really...

[PPPans]

Oh, Stef (stef_foodie on eG) just made some for the Filipino food blogging event. She says it's akin to cooking bacon.

Here's a link to Stef's version Lasang Pinoy 3: Streetfood: Tsitsarong Balat ng Manok

Chicharron may have been inherited from the Spaniards/Mexicans but it has been embraced so well by Filipinos, there are now so many variations of chicharon perhaps found only in the country - chicharong bulaklak = made from pig's intestines, snail chicharon, etc., etc.

[prasantrin]

Your best bet would be to visit a local Filipino grocery store or restaurant.

But really, it's much better if you make it yourself. I, personally, prefer the deep-fry method so I can lightly dust the skins with some cornstarch (makes them extra crispy). Sprinkle with salt, and dip in ketchup. Nothings better!

Some of my mother's former clients used to work for a chicken-processing plant. They would gift her with chicken skins from all those boneless skinless chicken breasts. Those were the good old days!

[mizducky]

Oh, Stef (stef_foodie on eG) just made some for the Filipino food blogging event. She says it's akin to cooking bacon.

Here's a link to Stef's version Lasang Pinoy 3: Streetfood: Tsitsarong Balat ng Manok

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I've made Jewish-style gribenes any number of times as a byproduct of rendering schmaltz--this sounds like a very intriguing (and yummy!) alternate approach. One of these days I need to get some chicken skin and experiment.

[stef_foodie]

Hi MizDucky, did you ever try those chicken skins cooked Filipino style? If you have, we'd love to read what you to have say about it.

Lasang Pinoy 15 just launched with the theme "Recycled, Reloaded" -- it's about the creative ways Filipinos use up leftovers. But the blogging event isn't limited to Filipinos only -- all lovers of Filipino food, or those just trying out our wonderful dishes, are welcome. Thought I might as well extend the invitation here.

The Lasang Pinoy 15 announcement can be found here:

Lasang Pinoy 15: Recycled, Reloaded

Come join us!

And as an FYI to everyone, in case there are still some of you looking, Filipino pork rinds are found in Asian stores, of course, but in case you don't have one near you, try the chips section of your local grocery. There are some great varieties, usually made in the South (US). Also ones made in Mexico. A Nicaraguan friend once prepared a salad for us, topped with the same chicharrones as he called them.