philippines - lechon kawali - (pan-roasted pork)

8 Pinches
Beautiful Shore Country, NB
Updated on Jun 27, 2016

This has been posted here for play in CQ3 - Philippines. Found at website: http://www.filipinorecipesite.com/filipino-recipes/lechon-kawali.html Lechon kawali or Pan-roasted pork is different from Lechon, which is the national dish of the Philippines. Lechon is cooked in a pit filled with flamed charcoal, while Lechon Kawali is cooked by boiling the pork belly then later deep frying it. This dish is best served with traditional lechon sauce or spicy vinegar.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - 1-1/2 lb. pork liempo (pork belly), cut into serving pieces
  • - 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • - 1/4 tsp. pepper or 1 tsp. peppercorns
  • - 2 tbsp. salt
  • - water, for boiling
  • - oil, for frying
  • LECHON SAUCE
  • - 1 tbsp. soy sauce
  • - 2-1/2 tbsp. vinegar
  • - 1 clove garlic, minced
  • - chili peppers (optional)

How To Make philippines - lechon kawali - (pan-roasted pork)

  • Step 1
    Put pork pieces in a big pot. Cover with water. Add garlic, pepper or peppercorns and salt.
  • Step 2
    Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for an hour or until meat is tender. Drain.
  • Step 3
    Deep-fry liempo (pork) pieces in batches until golden brown and blisters appear on skin.
  • Step 4
    Drain on paper towels.
  • Step 5
    Mix together all ingredients for the sauce.
  • Step 6
    Serve with the chopped pork.

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Category: Pork
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Stove Top
Culture: Filipino

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