Chicharon Bituka

Ingredients for Chicharon Bituka

• 2 lb thoroughly cleaned pig or cow intestine
• 6 dried bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons salt, divided
• 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
• 4 tablespoons vinegar
• 16 oz water
• 3 cups cooking oil
• Vinegar and chilli pepper dip, for serving

How to cook Chicharon Bituka

1. 1.Bring water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons salt and vinegar, boil 2 minutes, then add the cleaned intestine.
2. 2.When the liquid returns to a boil, add bay leaves and peppercorns. Simmer 40 minutes, until the intestine is tender.
3. 3.Drain well, cut into preferred lengths, and coat evenly with the remaining 1 tablespoon salt.
4. 4.Heat oil for deep-frying. Fry intestine until crunchy, drain, and serve with vinegar and chilli dip.