Chojín (picado de rábano con chicharrón)

chicharrón

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Grilled chicken reduces fat while maintaining protein.

radishes

🥗Healthier: daikon

💰Cheaper: turnips

Daikon provides a similar crunch with fewer calories.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon offers a similar acidity with a different flavor profile.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and more accessible.

Prepare the radishes by chopping them traditionally or using a food processor with a grater.

Chop the tomato into small cubes.

Crush the chicharrón in a bag using a press.

Add the crushed chicharrón to a bowl but do not mix yet to prevent it from getting soggy with lime and salt.

Prepare guacamole by chopping onion and adding a pinch of oregano, salt, and lime juice to mashed avocados.

Mix the guacamole ingredients together.

Add lime juice and salt to the chicharrón mixture once ready to combine.

Add chopped hierbabuena to the chicharrón mixture and mix everything together.

Serve with warm tortillas and guacamole.

Equipment Needed

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