Lechon Kawali

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork belly
• 3 tablespoons salt (- for boiling)
• 2 teaspoons peppercorn ((whole))
• 5 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 5 cloves garlic (- crushed)
• 4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon salt (- for rubbing)
• 2-3 cups oil (- for frying)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a pot, combine pork belly, salt, peppercorn, bay leaves, soy sauce, garlic, and water. Bring to boil. Let it cook until meat is fork-tender.

2. 2

   Remove the pork belly from water and let the excess water completely drain. Transfer to a plate and then rub 1 tablespoon of salt all over the meat. Put in the fridge overnight to dry out.

3. 3

   Cut in cubes, about an inch thick. Heat oil in a wok or pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, fry each side of a cut for 5 minutes while sprinkling the skin with ice-cold water and letting it crackle from time to time.

4. 4

   Remove from hot oil and transfer into a plate lined with kitchen paper towel to remove excess oil. Serve while still hot with your fave dipping sauce!