Lechon Kawali (Crispy Pan-Fried Roasted Pork)

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.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 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!