Lechon kawali is a crispy fried pork belly Mix all the sauce ingredients and serve this lechon kawali recipe while its hot
Prep Time
15 mins
Dificult
Medium
Servings
1 hr 10 mins
Ingredients
Instructions
Gather all ingredients.
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Combine pork belly
garlic
bay leaves
salt
and pepper in a skillet; pour in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil
reduce heat
and simmer until skin is tender
35 to 45 minutes.
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Drain and let sit at room temperature until pork has air-dried.
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Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Fry pork in the hot oil
working in batches
until golden brown
3 to 5 minutes.
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Remove fried pork with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
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Editor's Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature