Lechon Kawali (Crispy Pan-Fried Roasted Pork)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs pork liempo (pork belly)
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 laurel leaves (bay leaves)
• 1 teaspoon peppercorn or 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• salt
• water, for boiling
• oil (for frying)

SAUCE

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 5 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 shallot or 1 small onion, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• chili pepper (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Cut the pork belly into serving pieces then combine with the garlic, peppercorn,laurel leaves, salt and water in a pan.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil and simmer for 35-45 minutes or until skin is tender.

3. 3

   Drain, cool and air dry.

4. 4

   Deep-fry liempo pieces in batches until golden brown and blisters appear on skin.

5. 5

   Mix all the sauce ingredients.

6. 6

   Enjoy!