“A Filipino Merienda Recipe”
If you have been in the Philippines you would see a lot of street food vendors scattered on all places and one of the most famous specialty they sell is this chicken intestine or as what we call it here as “isaw”. If you want to go on an adventure with food, try this!
This Filipino street food is now gaining popularity and well loved by “isaw” lovers because of the different taste it gives compared to its brother, the grilled isaw. Crispy fried isaw is so cheap yet it tastes delicious. You can find these isaw street vendors near schools, public places or offices; they primarily sell choice cut fried chicken named “chicken joy”, while others are selling fish balls or tempura.
Recipe
If you crave for Isaw all the time, why not make one yourself? In this section we are gonna teach you the recipe in making such a delicious Filipino food.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 kilo Chicken intestines
- 1 cup flour
- Pepper and salt to taste
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- dried chili powder (optional)
- 1 large egg
- 6 pieces dried bay leaves
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- Canola oil for deep frying
Instructions:
- Buy cleaned chicken intestine only from a trusted retailer. Clean the intestines again by gently squeezing it with fingers to remove some remaining waste. Pass running water through the intestine by using a small water hose. To be sure, open the intestines with scissors and clean it with running water.
- Afterwards, add salt and pepper while boiling the intestines. Add vinegar then simmer until the intestines are tender (about 30 minutes). Drain and set aside to dry.
- In a large mixing bowl, cut the “isaw” into desired length (approximately 3 inches) then skewer it.
- Add in the egg, soy sauce and all the dry ingredients. Thoroughly mix all the ingredients.
- Deep fry until golden brown.
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