How to make Ngaku crisps (Arrowheads)

Chinese New Year is approaching and my mum start making new year biscuits already. Since I am having my holiday, thus I participate in the making of arrowhead crisps or better know as "ngaku crisps". Some may call it as "chiku" too. Here is the recipe for this crisps for new beginners who which to make this goodies for friends and family.

1. Choosing arrowheads (ngaku)
You can easily get it in most of the wet markets (eg. Tesco) especially when Chinese New Year is approaching. It cost less than RM2/kg which is quite cheap compared to a few years back. Do not choose those arrowheads that crack or dirty at both ends in order to produce round and nice crisps.

2. Peel off the skin of arrowheads (ngaku) and slice them into thin slices by using food processor. Thin slice of arrowheads (ngaku) will make the delicacies more crispy.

3. If you do not want to fry those sliced arrowheads (ngaku) immediately, you can place them separately on big dish to avoid pilling up. Pilling up will cause the arrowheads to stick together and cause difficulty during frying time. Drying it for a while (30-60 minutes) can help to lessen the hot oil sizzling.

4. Frying crisps
Put enough oil to fry into your wok. Wait until the oil is hot enough then throw in two or three teaspoons of salt into the hot oil depending of the saltiness of crisps you wish. Place the sliced arrowheads (ngaku) one by one to prevent overlapping. Fry with medium heat.

5. When no more bubbles coming out from the fried crisp and the colours are turning light golden yellow, bring up the crisps. But not bring up the crisps when you think the colour is alright, okay? It is because the colour will eventually turns darker when you place them aside.

 
*Reminder: Set a tray with newspapers as base and some kitchen sanitary napkins on top to place the newly fried crisps in order for the napkins to absorb the remaining oil on the crisps.

6. Fill the crisps in air tight cans or bottles when the crisps has cool down.

7.  And there you are, one of the Chinese delicacies is ready to served to friends and family. Enjoy~