🍤 Kropek

Side Dish · Main ingredient: Shrimp Crackers · ⏱ 30 min · Serves 5 · ~₱50 · Best for: Snack

Ingredients

• 250 g 250g dried shrimp crackers (kropek), store-bought
• 3 cup 3 cups cooking oil, for deep-frying

Instructions

1. Heat the cooking oil in a deep, wide pan or wok over medium heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C) — the oil should be hot enough that a small piece of cracker puffs up immediately when dropped in.
2. Working in small batches, drop a few pieces of dried kropek into the hot oil at a time; do not overcrowd the pan.
3. The crackers will puff up and expand within 3-5 seconds — remove them immediately with a slotted spoon before they turn brown or burn.
4. Drain the fried kropek on paper towels to remove excess oil.
5. Let cool for a few minutes so they crisp up fully.
6. Repeat with the remaining crackers, allowing the oil to return to temperature between batches.
7. Serve as a crunchy snack or side dish, plain or with a vinegar dip.

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