Comments on: French Fries with Chicharon Dust and Truffle Oil… :)

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:40:16 +0000

Here I thought french fries were unhealthy enough;) Is chicharron a common flavor for snacks in the Philippines? For example, would potato chip flavors include lechon and chicharron? Is there a pancit with either of these tastes as well?

Although I’ve been to Manila a couple of times, I forgot to check at the 7-11s and wherever else! Is chicharron a common street food item? Any vendors selling a cross between Puerto Rican and Filipino food?!

By: Carol

Carol — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:39:12 +0000

Betty q and ebba blue. Paki share din Ng recipe with meeeh. Will do it while on maternity leave para ok Lang mapawisan ang kilikili hahaha.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 00:09:27 +0000

I love truffle fries, pero the chichadust would take it to a whole other level. Masarap din ang fries with melting crumbled blue cheese on top (dagdagan pa kaya ng chichadust! Mmmmm!) I can’t handle lactose pero titiisin ko kung ganito kasarap. :)

And to BettyQ, I am another one who is eagerly awaiting your salmon sardine recipe. Hope your hand heals quickly!

By: JB

JB — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:28:34 +0000

French fries with chicha dust and truffle oil?! These look awesome!

By: EbbaBlue

EbbaBlue — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 03:27:06 +0000

Ms. Betty, sorry – AT&T at fault. Please try this one instead: emt_n2jc@yahoo.com or bluetyr@att.net. And when I get your email, I will give you my office one. Thanks. And again, sorry.

By: betty q.

betty q. — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 05:56:08 +0000

Ebba…tried to send you e-mail 3x but it bounced back.

By: dianne

dianne — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 02:56:42 +0000

hope this would already be on the zubuchon menu when i go back to cebu ;)

By: Papa Ethan

Papa Ethan — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 02:53:33 +0000

MM, thanks for the info. I guess i’ll read up some more about potatoes. Our government once had a program wherein the potato growers of Benguet were given this imported variety (for french fries) to propagate specifically for the fast food industry. Unfortunately even the organized farmer cooperatives couldn’t simply keep up with the daily volume that was required. I can’t remember the exact number now, but that amount is astounding! You wouldn’t believe how much french fries pinoys consumed on a daily basis.

By: jheng

jheng — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 01:49:23 +0000

i prefer the classic lightly salted fries with tomato ketchup but i wouldn’t mind trying the maarte and chicadusted versions at least twice. :)

By: nina

nina — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 17:45:06 +0000

MM, we’ll be in truffle country (Croatia) late Sept., let me know if you want me to look for a truffle shaver. Would be very easy to ship it to Sis (am here in NJ) or can bring it when I visit Manila in 2 months.