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 mins
Cook Time50 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino
Keyword: lechon kawali
Servings: 5
Calories: 1030kcal
Author: Bebs
- 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
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!
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