Indulge in the simplicity of making crispy garlic and chili lard bites - Mytour

Lard bites might seem like a humble dish, but not everyone knows how to make them. To spice up your meals or treat your friends to a favorite snack, Mytour will guide you through making deliciously simple, crunchy crispy garlic lard bites, without the greasy splatters. 

1. Introduction to crispy garlic lard bites

Crispy garlic lard bites are a familiar dish for Vietnamese people, loved by both young and old. The crispy, fatty taste, combined with the fragrant aroma of fried garlic, a hint of spiciness from chili. It all creates a flavor that's hard to forget. 

This dish is both easy to make and cost-effective. You can find the ingredients anywhere and cook it whenever you like. Crispy garlic lard can be served with rice, as a standalone dish, or as a topping for pho, noodles, salads, mixed dishes... There seem to be countless dishes that only need to add lard to double the richness and appeal. 

2. Guide to making delicious crispy garlic lard

Making crispy garlic lard sounds simple with the ingredients, but it requires a high level of care and precision. Especially in the frying process, you have to ensure it cooks evenly, without splattering too much oil. And below is the most 'meticulous' step-by-step guide for you to easily make this dish.

Prepare the ingredients

• Pork fat with skin (lard): 300g
• Garlic: 1 large bulb
• Seasonings: sugar, seasoning powder, pepper, good fish sauce, powdered chili, fresh chili

Execution steps

Step 1: Clean the pork fat, drain, put in a pot, blanch with boiling water and a little salt for about 2 - 3 minutes then take out to cool.

Step 2: Cut the pork fat into small square pieces, about 2cm. Small pieces are better, not too big to avoid feeling greasy when eating.

Step 3: Put the pork fat in a pan, pour half a bowl of water, stir well. Cook for a while until the water evaporates and then the fat gradually shrinks and releases oil. To avoid splattering and to get beautiful golden lard, you can refer to the article how to make lard shared in detail by Mytour.

Step 4: Drain for about 2 - 3 minutes, then transfer this lard to another pan, fry evenly until all the fat is released, the skin becomes crispy, and the lard turns a beautiful golden color.

Step 5: Proceed to make fish sauce with the following formula: 2 tablespoons sugar + 1/2 tablespoon pepper + 1/2 tablespoon powdered chili + 2 tablespoons water + 2 tablespoons fish sauce. Then stir well to blend the mixture.

Step 6: Peel and finely chop the garlic along with a little chili, then fry until golden and fragrant. Pour the prepared sauce into the pan, bring to a boil for about 1 - 2 minutes, then add the lard and stir-fry until the sauce penetrates the skin. Reduce the heat to low to dry the lard in the pan and it's done.

3. Standardized quality finished product

For the delicious and standardized crispy garlic lard dish, it must ensure a beautiful, evenly golden color without being burnt. The lard should be crispy with white spots on the skin, the edges should be firm, and when frying in the pan, you should hear a sizzling sound. The dish will be more enticing if you cut the fat evenly, into neat squares.

The dish will have the fragrant aroma of garlic blending with good fish sauce. When eaten, it has a rich, sweet and spicy taste. The crispier the lard, especially the skin, the better. The lard should be well fried to have a rich taste without feeling greasy. If you set aside the crispy lard like this, you can enjoy it as a snack. Or combine it with rice, meat dishes, vegetable dishes, noodles, pho, noodles mixed with meat, salads, rice paper rolls...

4. Some small tips when making crispy garlic lard 

To make crispy garlic lard quickly and easily, you should grasp some of the following tips:

• When buying lard, pay attention to the skin part; it should not be too thick, and avoid buying from old pigs because the skin is very tough. Look for pieces with a pinkish skin and plenty of fat.
• Blanch the lard before cutting to make it easier, more even, and more aesthetically pleasing.
• Add a little water before frying the lard to avoid splattering, make the skin crackling, and crispy.
• Do not make this dish too salty because lard combined with fish sauce will produce a very unappetizing taste. So when making the sauce, you can balance the proportion for a sweeter-tasting crispy lard. The spicy flavor will overpower many other flavors if you're not a fan of eating lard.
• If you want to store crispy garlic lard, put it in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator to keep it cool. Avoid leaving it outside or use moisture-absorbing packets for preservation.

Above is the method of making crispy garlic lard that Mytour Blog wants to share with you. Hope you will succeed with this recipe. And don't forget to follow the page for more culinary destinations and other delicious cooking methods!

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