Filippino Lechon Kawali

Lechon kawali, crispy pan-fried pork belly, is a tasty Filippino dish with flavors of garlic and bay leaves.

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

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• water to cover
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• oil for frying
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 ½ 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

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

Step 3

Fry pork in the hot oil, working in batches, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove fried pork with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.