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Fritada de Chancho

Cultural Context

Fritada de Chancho hails from Ecuador, particularly popular in the Andean region. This dish reflects the country's rich culinary heritage, where pork is a staple protein often enjoyed during festive gatherings. Traditionally served with sides like llapingachos (potato cakes) and mote (hominy), it showcases the flavors of local spices and ingredients. In modern times, Fritada has gained popularity beyond Ecuador, celebrated in various Latin American communities for its savory, crispy texture and comforting taste.

EcuadorianECmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lb pork shoulder
2 cups water
1 medium onion
4 cloves garlic
1 cup celery

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken is leaner and pork belly is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley and green onions can mimic the freshness of cilantro.

1

Start with raw pork and cut it into chunks.

2

Boil water in a pot and add the pork to it.

3

Add a lot of small diced onion to the pot.

4

Add a lot of garlic to the pot.

5

Incorporate celery into the mixture.

6

Cook the pork with the ingredients for about three and a half hours, but the video will show a quicker method.

7

The creator emphasizes the importance of using quality meat from a reputable source.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingbrowningsimmeringfrying

Equipment Needed

large potskilletknifecutting boardmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

FritadaFried Pork

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