Lechon Kawali (Crispy Pan-Fried Roasted Pork)

Kikai's Kitchen's Note:

A super quick and easy comfort food when I'm feeling homesick ... I thought it'll be worth posting as there seems to be no recipe on Lechon Kawali posted yet.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1 1/2 lbs pork liempo (pork belly)
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 laurel leaves (bay leaves)
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns or 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• salt
• water, for boiling
• oil (for frying)

SAUCE

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 5 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 shallots or 1 small onion, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• chili pepper (optional)

Directions:

1. Cut the pork belly into serving pieces then combine with the garlic, peppercorn,laurel leaves, salt and water in a pan.
2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 35-45 minutes or until skin is tender.
3. Drain, cool and air dry.
4. Deep-fry liempo pieces in batches until golden brown and blisters appear on skin.
5. Mix all the sauce ingredients.
6. Enjoy!

Reviews

[vainhelene]

This is what I would do when making roast pork - boiling ensures that the meat is cooked through. The only difference in my method is that I prefer to roast the meat in an oven at the highest temperature to get that crispy crackling (yum!) instead of deep frying which causes splatters. It's healthier that way.

[Chef #864149]

It was good! I tried it and it was so delicious! especially the sauce.. i liked it. thanks!

[Mariz48746]

Thanks for posting this recipe. Its really really good!