Lechon Kawali

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 shallot, minced or 1 small onion, minced  

1 garlic clove, minced

chili peppers (optional)
   
Cooking Instructions:

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. Mix all the sauce ingredients and serve lechon kawali while it’s hot.Deep-fry liempo pieces in batches until golden brown and blisters appear on skin.

Tags: delicacy, pork