Lechon Kawali Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork belly, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
• 1 onion, quartered
• 4 cups water
• 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine pork belly, minced garlic, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, peppercorns, and onion.
2. Add water and bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour until pork is tender.
4. Remove pork from pot and let cool completely.
5. Pat pork pieces dry with paper towels.
6. In a large wok or deep pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F.
7. Carefully add pork pieces and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
8. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
9. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
10. Serve lechon kawali with the dipping sauce on the side.