Filipino Lechon Kawali

Lechon kawali is a Filipino crispy deep-fried pork belly dish; serve these deliciously crunchy bites with your favorite dipping sauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 502 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 pounds pork belly, cut into small pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Combine pork belly, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a skillet; pour in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until skin is tender, 35 to 45 minutes.

Step 4

Drain and let sit at room temperature until pork has air-dried.

Step 5

Fry pork in the hot oil, working in batches, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 6

Remove fried pork with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.