Lechon Kawali

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    5

  • Calories

    1030 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian, Filipino

Lechon Kawali

Get this recipe now for this all-time Filipino favorite dish, Lechon Kawali, pork belly chunks fried to perfection! Deliciously crunchy in every bite!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 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
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Instructions

  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. 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. 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. 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!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1030kcal (52%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 105g (162%) Saturated Fat 35g (175%) Cholesterol 130mg (43%) Sodium 4455mg (186%) Potassium 378mg (11%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 0g (0%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 1.5mg (2%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1030 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1030kcal 52%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 105g 162%
Saturated Fat 35g 175%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 4455mg 186%
Potassium 378mg 8%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 0g 0%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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