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Lechon Kawali
Crispy, flavorful Filipino deep fried pork belly.
Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 14996 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. pork belly
- 8 grams Maggi Magic Sarap
- 6 cups water
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorn
- 5 dried bay leaves
- 4 cups cooking oil
Instructions
- Combine pork belly, water, whole peppercorn and dried bay leaves in a wide cooking pot. Cover and let boil.
- Adjust the heat to a simmer. Continue cooking for 1 ½ to 2 hours.
- Remove the pork from the cooking pot. Place it on a plate and let it cool down.
- Rub Maggi Magic Sarap all over the pork belly.
- Soak it under the sun until the skin completely dries.
- Heat the oil in a wok. Once the oil gets hot, carefully deep fry the pork belly until the outer part becomes golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the wok and put it over a wire rack. Let it cool down.
- Slice into serving pieces. Serve with lechon sauce. Share and enjoy!
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Notes
- To achieve crispy lechon kawali, the ideal frying temperature is around 350°F (175°C). You can test the temperature by dropping a small piece of bread into the oil; if it turns golden brown in about 30 seconds, the oil is ready. If the oil is too hot, the skin might burn before the pork cooks properly. If it's too cold, the pork will absorb too much oil and become greasy instead of crispy. Maintaining a consistent temperature throughout frying is key to achieving that perfect crunch!
Nutrition Information
Calories
14996kcal
(750%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
128g
(256%)
Fat
1618g
(2489%)
Saturated Fat
329g
(1645%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
329g
Monounsaturated Fat
903g
Trans Fat
4g
Cholesterol
980mg
(327%)
Sodium
509mg
(21%)
Potassium
2653mg
(76%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
222IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
159mg
(16%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 14996
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 14996kcal | 750% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 128g | 256% |
| Fat | 1618g | 2489% |
| Saturated Fat | 329g | 1645% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 329g | 1935% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 903g | 4515% |
| Trans Fat | 4g | 200% |
| Cholesterol | 980mg | 327% |
| Sodium | 509mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 2653mg | 56% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 222IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.