Cooking with Peachy

“Roast pork belly, or as they say in the Philippines lechon kawali, is a classic dish when you are with friends, at its best with a cold beer”

Difficulty: ★★★★★
Preparing time: 15 min
Cooking time: 45 min
Servings: 3
Calories per serving: 1190 kcal

Ingredients:

• Pork belly – 600 g (1.32 lb.)
• Garlic (sliced) – 3 cloves
• Black pepper (ground) – 1/2 tsp.
• Rosemary – 1 tsp.
• Salt – 2 tsp.
• Ginger (sliced) – 30 g (1.06 oz.)
• Bouillon cube – 1 PC. (classic flavor)
• Cooking oil – 1 liter

Dipping ingredients:

• Lemon juice – from 1 PC.
• Garlic (minced) – 2 cloves
• Salt – 1/4 tsp.
• Soy sauce – 1/2 tsp.

Directions:

1. Bring to a boil a large measure of water in a large pot.
2. Add pork, salt, sliced garlic, pepper, rosemary, ginger, bouillon cube and simmer for 30 minutes. (adjust boiling time according to thickness of meat)
3. After boiling the meat, dry it well with paper towel, if necessary, pressing it to release excess liquid.
4. Heat the oil in a deep pot, fry the pork until golden brown (cover with lid or splash shield).
5. Add very carefully but with a quick action 1/4 cup water into the oil 2 minutes before removing from the pot (see video for reference) and immediately cover with splash shield.
6. After 2 minutes, drain from excess of oil, slice and serve with a dipping sauce.

Tip: Dry well the meat after boil will avoid dangerous splashing of hot oil during frying