Chicharon is Filipino deep-fried pork rind, puffed and crisp, eaten as a snack on its own or used as a topping for lugaw, goto, and other dishes. Regional varieties include chicharon bulaklak from pork intestine, each showcasing a distinctly textured, crispy approach to frying pork.
Chicharon
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