Lechon Kawali

Want a heavy pork meal? this dish may be just perfect for you! Lechon kawali or the Pigs Pan. Its a local pork dish that is deep fried in hot oil to achieve the crispiness of the pork skin. This is perfectly served with lots of steamed rice and with your favorite sauce. Hmm.. yummy!

Ingredients:

1/2 kl Pork Belly
2 pcs Calamansi or 1 small Lemon
4 tbsp Soy sauce
1/4 tsp black ground pepper
1 tsp salt
cooking oil for frying

Procedure:

1. In a small bowl, mix the Calamansi, soysauce, black ground pepper and the salt. Set aside.
2. Prick the belly with fork so the marinating sauce will absorb well into the pork.
3. Pour the sauce into the belly. Leave it for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
4. Heat the oil. Deep fry the belly until cooked.
5. Slice the pork belly into serving size.
6. Serve it hot with rice and with your favorite sauce. Enjoy.

Tip:

If you have more time, the pork belly may be boiled first before marinating it and deep frying til crispy and golden brown.