Longaniza Frita | Dominican Fried Sausage | Domincan Street Food | Chef Zee Cooks

longaniza

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage offers a leaner option with similar flavors.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is more affordable.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

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

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper has a similar flavor profile, while paprika is more economical.

Wash the longaniza with white vinegar and cold water, ensuring it is completely covered.

Let the longaniza soak in the vinegar and water mixture for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Rinse the longaniza after soaking.

Place the cleaned longaniza into a pot and add enough fresh water to cover it completely, about 4 cups.

Bring the pot to a boil over medium heat and cook the longaniza for about 25 to 30 minutes.

Remove the longaniza from the pot and place it onto a cutting board.

Cut the longaniza into about 3-inch pieces, adjusting the size as desired.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet until it reaches roughly 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Carefully place the longaniza pieces into the hot oil, being cautious of oil splatter.

Fry the longaniza for a few minutes, nudging them occasionally, until they develop a beautiful reddish-brown color.

Once cooked, remove the longaniza from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.

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