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Chicharron with Guacamole
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Chicharron with Guacamole

1 h 30 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • pork belly (cut into large chunks)Meat1 kg
  • saltSpices15 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices3 g
  • bay leavesSpices2 pieces
  • garlic (cloves, smashed)Produce4 pieces
  • vegetable oil (for deep frying)Pantry1 litre
  • avocado (ripe, halved and pitted)Produce3 pieces
  • lime (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • red onion (finely chopped)Produce50 g
  • tomato (deseeded and finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • cilantro (chopped)Produce15 g
  • jalapeño (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • salt (for the guacamole)Spices3 g

per serving

Nutrition

1,410kcal

Carbs
11 g
Proteins
26 g
Fat
140 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Slotted spoon
  • Potato masher

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the pork belly

    • Place the pork belly in a stockpot and cover with water.
    • Add the salt, black pepper, bay leaves and garlic.
    • Bring to a boil and simmer until the meat is tender.
    Step 1
  2. Dry the pork

    • Remove the pork belly from the pot and drain well.
    • Pat dry and let it cool and air-dry so the skin crisps when fried.
    Step 2
  3. Fry the chicharron

    • Heat the oil in a frying pan or deep pot.
    • Fry the pork belly pieces until golden, puffed and crispy.
    • Drain on a rack or paper towels.
    Step 3
  4. Make the guacamole

    • Scoop the avocado flesh into a mixing bowl and mash with the lime juice and salt.
    • Fold in the red onion, tomato, cilantro and jalapeño.
    Step 4
  5. Serve

    • Pile the crispy chicharron on a plate and serve with the guacamole.
    Step 5