Longaniza Frita or Picalonga [Recipe + Video] Fried Dominican Longaniza
Look how easy it is to make longaniza frita or picalonga, a delicious Dominican picadera with golden and crispy fried Dominican longaniza served with tostones.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine keto, lchf
Keyword dominican longaniza frita, how to make longaniza frita, longaniza dominicana frita
Cut the longaniza into 1½ -inch pieces [7 centimeters].Pat dry with a paper towel, this will help reduce splatter.
2. Fry
Heat the oil in a small saucepan (so the oil level is higher) over medium-high heat (about 375 ºF [190 ºC]. Fry the longaniza until golden brown, about 4 minutes for cured longaniza, 8-10 minutes for raw longaniza, rotating to cook both sides equally.
3. Serve
As you fry them, let them rest on a paper towel to absorb excess grease.Once fried, serve them with tostones and lime. See links to the tostones recipe and serving suggestions above the recipe.