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Maskara

Maskara is a novelty bar dish of boiled whole pig head deep-fried until crisp.

3 hours · Serves 6

Ingredients for Maskara

  • 1 whole pig head, thoroughly cleaned
  • Water, enough to cover
  • Cooking oil, enough for deep-frying
  • Beer, optional, for serving

How to cook Maskara

  1. 1.Place the cleaned whole pig head in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
  2. 2.Simmer until the head is fully cooked and tender, then drain thoroughly and allow excess moisture to evaporate.
  3. 3.Heat enough oil for deep-frying. Carefully fry the pig head in batches if needed until the skin and exterior are crisp.
  4. 4.Drain well, chop or serve in portions, and serve hot as bar chow, optionally with beer.
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