Lechon Kawali (Filipino Crispy Fried Pork Belly)

Name: Lechon Kawali (Filipino Crispy Fried Pork Belly)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 pounds (900g) boneless skin-on pork belly, cut in half; 8 medium cloves garlic, smashed; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1/2 cup (120ml) soy sauce; Kosher salt; Canola or peanut oil, for frying; Rice or cane vinegar, preferably spicy, or Lechon sauce (such as Mang Tomas), for dipping

Prep 5m

Cook 1h 40m

Total 1h 45m

This Filipino crispy fried pork belly, known as Lechon Kawali, is made with boneless skin-on pork belly marinated in soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns. It's then deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. Serve with rice or cane vinegar for a delicious, crunchy dish.