Lechon Kawali

Pork belly boiled then deep-fried until the skin shatters.

Ingredients

• 1 kg Pork belly
• 3 Bay leaves
• 1 tbsp Black pepper
• 6 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Salt
• 4 cups Frying oil
• 6 cups Water

Method

1. Boil — Simmer the pork belly with garlic, bay, peppercorns and salt for 45 minutes until tender.
2. Dry it completely — Cool, then refrigerate uncovered for at least 4 hours — dry skin is the whole secret to crackling.
3. Fry — Lower carefully into hot oil and fry 12 minutes, standing back as it spits.
4. Rest — Drain and rest 5 minutes.
5. Lechon Kawali is ready — Chop into pieces and serve with a vinegar dipping sauce.

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