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Lechon Kawali (Deep Fried Pork Belly)

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Lechon Kawali (Deep Fried or Pan Fried or Oven Cooked Pork Belly)

"Lechon Kawali" or Deep Fried or Pan Fried or Oven Cooked Pork Belly is one of the most popular pork dish in the Philippines and in several regions of the world. Lechon Kawali is a pork belly boiled in water with spices, drained then deep fried until crisp and golden brown. Lechon Kawali is best served with liver sauce but for me, best dip sauce is a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, onions and red hot chili. Oohh, I love it!

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Lechon Kawali Dips

Chili Garlic Sauce"Lechon Kawali" is best accompanied with sauces and dips. Sauces greatly enhances the flavor and taste of Lechon Kawali. For me, i love spicy sauces and dips. The spicy twist makes you crave for more...

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Liver Sauce
Liver Sauce is the preferred dipping sauce for Lechon Kawali.
Gravy Sauce
Gravy is a sauce made often from the juices that run naturally from meat or vegetables during cooking.
Chili Galic Sauce
Chili Garlic Sauce is a perfect combination of full-ripened chilies blended with zesty garlic. The delicious flavor of the sauce complements everything from cracker to poultry to soups.
Poultry Gravy Sauce
An excellent sauce for Lechon Kawali.

Cooking Method for Lechon Kawali

Lechon Kawali can be cooked in different styles or method.

The most popular is by deep frying. Equipment used is a deep pan. The pan is half filled with oil and the pork is cooked in medium to high heat.

The next method is pan frying. Equipment used is a shallow pan. The pork is sliced half an inch and then fried till golden brown.

Next method is by oven. The boiled pork is placed in the oven and cooked till crisp and golden brown.

The last is by convection oven or microwave.

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Lechon Kawali Recipe

Lechon KawaliIngredients:

* 1 kilo pork belly
* 1 pc. onion, quartered
* 10 pcs. peppercorn
* 1 stalk celery
* 1 tsp salt
* cooking oil

Sauce:

* 3 tbsp soy sauce
* 5 tbsp vinegar
* 1 onion, minced
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1/2 tsp sugar
* 1 to 2 pcs chili (optional)

Procedures:

1. Prepare the pork belly by scraping the skin with a knife. Wash thoroughly.
2. Place in a deep stock pot with salt, peppercorn, celery and onion. Boil until tender.
3. Remove from the pot and drain. Refrigerate for a few hours.
4. In a deep frying pot, heat the cooking oil and deep fry the pork until golden brown.
5. Serve hot together the mixed sauce.

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  • Tipi Mar 12, 2011 @ 1:47 pm | delete
    Lechon Kawali (Deep Fried) is a delicacy that I have not tried and you sure made it sound inviting!
  • thesuccess Feb 1, 2011 @ 6:45 am | delete
    It's tough to read this lens when you are hungry!
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    Ang sarap sarap....
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  • I-sparkle Jan 27, 2011 @ 10:23 am | delete
    A delicious lens to start the morning. Well done!
  • TamaraKajari Jan 27, 2011 @ 5:33 am | delete
    Delicious :)
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