Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...
Chicharron is made from fried pork also called pork rinds in other places. Otherwise in the Philippines it is called chicharron where you dip it with vinegar or spicy vinegar with hot chili peppers. Sometimes they eat this while they would be drinking alcohol or just a snack just like how you eat chips. We also add chicharron to our vegetable dish called pinakbet which is mixed vegetables. This is not your common chicharron you see often people selling it are something different with no pork meat inside as well it is very thin and crispy. My Aunt always gives this to me every time she would visit her hometown. Too bad you cannot bring this to another country so when you come and visit the Philippines make sure you try and look for this chicharron from Cabanatuan City only sold there. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support.