CHIKALA

chikala Filipino dish

root words: chicharon + kawali

This is not a word that can be found in standard dictionaries. It’s an invented abbreviation for the “dish” better known as chicharong kawali.

Filipino-style chicharon is deep-fried pork rinds. The word kawali means frying pan.

In the featured photo above, pieces of tomato and chopped leeks were added to the dish.

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