Filipino Lechong Kawali (Crispy Pan-Fried Roasted Pork)

A Filipino fiesta food or occasional food. Crispy roasted pork is the main ingredients of this recipe.

Ingredients:

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

In sauce:

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

How to Cook:

• Cut the pork belly into serving pieces then combine with the garlic, peppercorn,laurel leaves, salt and water in a pan.
• Bring to a boil and simmer for 35-45 minutes or until skin is tender. Drain, cool and air dry.
• Deep-fry liempo pieces in batches until golden brown and blisters appear on skin.
• Mix all the sauce ingredients. Enjoy!