Lechon Kawali

Ingredients

• 1000 g pork belly
• 6 cloves garlic
• 3 pieces bay leaves
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns
• 2 tbsp salt
• 60 ml soy sauce
• 500 ml vegetable oil
• 120 ml liver sauceSubstitute: Mang Tomas sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Place pork belly in a pot with garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt, and enough water to cover.

2. 2

   Boil for 1 hour until pork is tender but not falling apart. Drain and pat very dry.

3. 3

   Rub soy sauce over the pork and refrigerate uncovered for at least 2 hours to dry the skin.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a deep pot to 180C. Carefully lower the pork belly in and fry 8-10 minutes until deep golden and crispy.

5. 5

   Drain on paper towels and let rest 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Chop into pieces and serve with liver sauce or Mang Tomas dipping sauce and steamed rice.