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Crispy Lechon Kawali
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Lechon Kawali

Get this recipe now for this all-time Filipino favorite dish, Lechon Kawali, pork belly chunks fried to perfection! Deliciously crunchy in every bite!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino
Keyword: lechon kawali
Servings: 5
Calories: 1030kcal
Author: Bebs

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork belly
  • 3 tablespoons salt - for boiling
  • 2 teaspoons peppercorn (whole)
  • 5 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 5 cloves garlic - crushed
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salt - for rubbing
  • 2-3 cups oil - for frying

Instructions

  • In a pot, combine pork belly, salt, peppercorn, bay leaves, soy sauce, garlic, and water. Bring to boil. Let it cook until meat is fork-tender.
  • Remove the pork belly from water and let the excess water completely drain. Transfer to a plate and then rub 1 tablespoon of salt all over the meat. Put in the fridge overnight to dry out.
  • Cut in cubes, about an inch thick. Heat oil in a wok or pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, fry each side of a cut for 5 minutes while sprinkling the skin with ice-cold water and letting it crackle from time to time.
  • Remove from hot oil and transfer into a plate lined with kitchen paper towel to remove excess oil.  Serve while still hot with your fave dipping sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 1030kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 105g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 4455mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1.3mg