LECHON KAWALI

Estimated cooking time: 50 minutes
Makes 2-4 servings
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)

COOKING PROCEDURES:
•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 and serve lechon kawali while it’s hot.

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