LECHON KAWALI

 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)

Sauce:

3     tablespoons soy sauce

5     tablespoons vinegar

1     shallot, minced or 1 small onion, minced

1     garlic clove, minced

chili peppers (optional)

Procedure :    

• 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