This time I want to share delicious recipes for delicious snacks from Mexico with you. These are Chicharrones Preparados or Chilindrinas. A recipe from the Mexican kitchen that is really fun and makes a filling and delicious snack. For those who are still unfamiliar with the Chicharrones Preparados snack, let’s first look at the following definition.
What Is Chilindrinas or Chicharrones Preparados?
Chilindrinas is the name of a chewy and slippery snack with a delicious taste, another name is Chicharrones Preparados. This is a popular snack in Mexico, making it very easy by providing ingredients such as cucumber, avocado, diced tomatoes, sour cream, cotija cheese, cueritos or pickled pork or beef rind slices. There are also ingredients like chopped cabbage, hot sauce, and of course large rectangular wheat chicharrons.
This dish combines a crunchy texture with several fresh and tender components. This food is very flavorful and produces a delicious combination that many people like.
Chilindrinas Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped cabbage
- 1 large rectangular fried wheat chicharron
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup cueritos (pickled pork rind slices)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- Hot sauce, to taste (salsa Valentina recommended)
Step by Step on How to Make Chilindrinas
- Place the fried wheat chicharrons in a rectangular shape on a plate or you can also use a serving tray.
- Spread the chopped cabbage evenly over the chicharron.
- Spread the diced tomatoes and sliced cucumber over the top of the cabbage layer.
- Then, sprinkle sour cream over the vegetables, making a zigzag pattern on the surface.
- Sprinkle with grated cotija over sour cream
- Arrange the avocado slices on top of the cotija cheese layer, placing them so that they cover the surface of the chicharron.
- Place the cueritos (pickled pork rind slices) on top of the avocado slices and spread evenly.
- At the final stage, sprinkle with hot sauce, you can use salsa valentina. Sprinkle it all over the dish, and adjust the spiciness according to individual tastes.
- Serve quickly and enjoy the combination of soft and crunchy textures with tempting deliciousness.
Note: You can add the ingredients according to your wishes, or add toppings according to your taste. Chicharrones Preparados or chilindrinas are appetizers for various joyful events.
Additional Tips for Chilindrinas or Chicharrones Preparados
If possible, use fresh ingredients such as fresh cabbage, fresh tomatoes and cucumbers, this will improve the taste and aroma of the dish.
You can adjust your taste to your preferences, please adjust the ingredients according to your wishes and tastes, add additional toppings, and adjust the spicy level of the Chicharrones Preparados dish.
Serve quickly, chilindrinas dishes are delicious to enjoy fresh when they are freshly made because they are crunchy with the aroma of fruit and vegetables, when they are still fresh is the best time to eat them.
Variations of the Chilindrinas Recipe
1Shrimp Chilindrinas: Instead of using cueritos or pork skin, it’s better to replace it with shrimp occasionally, so the recipe becomes shrimp chilindrinas. Top the chicharron with chopped cooked prawns, sliced avocado, diced tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice and hot sauce, this will give it a spicy and savory taste.
2Vegetarian Chilindrinas: For those of you who are vegetarian, you can make a vegetarian version of the chilindrinas recipe. Omit the pork, and add roasted vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and onions. If you have it, also add black beans, guacamole and corn for added flavor and protein.
3Spicy Chilindrinas: You can add jalapeno for more spiciness, if you don’t have jalapeno, just add diced serrano chilies. Use hot sauce or you can sprinkle with ground cayenne pepper.
4Chilindrinas with Fruit: You can add fruit for those who like the fruit version of chilindrinas. This will produce a sweet and savory combination. For fruit, you can add sliced mango, watermelon, pineapple, diced.
5Chilindrinas with Chipotle Crema: There is also a chipotle cream version, a chilindrinas recipe with a rich, smoky and creamy flavor profile. The method is to mix chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Then, this chipotle cream is sprinkled on top of the chicharron along with other toppings to produce a unique variation.
6Chilindrinas with Queso Fresco: Avoid cotija cheese once in a while, you can use crushed queso frezco. The addition of queso fresco can add a tangy flavor to the dish.
Serving Suggestions
When serving Chilindrinas, try to serve them in individual versions so they can be enjoyed.
Some serving suggestions:
1. Street Food Style:
Try serving cilindrinas in a glass or in a clear bowl, so that the colorful ingredients can be seen and increase your appetite. Put a fork or small spoon in your clear cup, this will make it easier for you to eat.
2. Family Style Platters:
Arrange the cilindrinas on a large plate, showing off the enticing color and texture of the dish with a bright appearance. Place a small bowl containing additional toppings, you can use extra hot sauce, or lime slices.
3. Party Appetizers:
To serve them as party appetizers, arrange them on a decorative serving tray or tiered stand to create an attractive and beautiful visual. Pair it with a refreshing drink such as aqua Fresco or Mexican soda, this will provide a fun party experience.
4. Picnic Pack:
If it’s for a picnic, you can pack Chicharrones Preparados or Chilindrinas Recipe in disposable containers such as Ziploc plastic for outdoor events. Also complete with napkins or other eating utensils to make it easier for you to eat.
Recommendation:
5. Gourmet Presentation:
Try occasionally serving Chicharrones Preparados (Chilindrinas Recipe) in a stylish plate or serving dish. Garnish the dish with chopped coriander leaves, lime wedges, to add a refreshing tropical touch. You can also pair it with salad as a side dish or with rice.
Conclusion: Chicharrones Preparados
Chilindrinas are a delicious Mexican snack that combines several crunchy and fresh ingredients from fruit and vegetables with a base ingredient of crispy chicharrón. It is widely enjoyed as an appetizer and is often sold on the side of the road, in Mexican restaurants. There are many variations of Chilindrinas where you can replace the chopped pork skin with fruit, shrimp, vegetables and others according to taste.
So, mix the ingredients that you can enjoy deliciousness, and put them together in delicious Chilindrinas.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped cabbage
- 1 large rectangular fried wheat chicharron
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup cueritos (pickled pork rind slices)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- Hot sauce, to taste (salsa Valentina recommended)
Instructions
- Place the fried wheat chicharrons in a rectangular shape on a plate or you can also use a serving tray.
- Spread the chopped cabbage evenly over the chicharron.
- Spread the diced tomatoes and sliced cucumber over the top of the cabbage layer.
- Then, sprinkle sour cream over the vegetables, making a zigzag pattern on the surface.
- Sprinkle with grated cotija over sour cream
- Arrange the avocado slices on top of the cotija cheese layer, placing them so that they cover the surface of the chicharron.
- Place the cueritos (pickled pork rind slices) on top of the avocado slices and spread evenly.
- At the final stage, sprinkle with hot sauce, you can use salsa valentina. Sprinkle it all over the dish, and adjust the spiciness according to individual tastes.
- Serve quickly and enjoy the combination of soft and crunchy textures with tempting deliciousness.
