Tuyo Flakes

I had this craving for tuyo since last week! But i knew really wanted to try my hand at making tuyo flakes my self.

A bit on online research and i had an idea to make tuyo flakes!

Turns out i only needed a few pantry basics for this dish.

Here's how i did it:

Ingredients: 

15 to 20 pieces tuyo 

1/2 cup canola oil plus more for the first frying

12 garlic cloves, minced 

1 tsp paprika 

2 tsp chili powder

3 pieces labuyo 

2 tbsp vinegar  

1. Fry tuyo on low heat.

2. Let tuyo cool before removing head, skin and bones. 

3. Heat oil on low heat. add garlic then cook for three minutes. 

4. Add tuyo flakes. Watch closely to prevent the garlic from burning. 

5. Add paprika, chilli powder and labuyo then vinegar. Keep the fire on lowest setting. 

6. Wait for three minutes before mixing. 

7.  Cook for three more minutes. 

8. Let cool completely before transferring to sterilized containers. 

9. Store at room temperature.

10. Best to wait for three to five days before eating your tuyo flakes.

Of course my first batch did not see the light of the third day!

Glad that my husband also enjoyed it!