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Lechon Kawali (Filipino Crispy Fried Pork Belly)

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Prep Time

5m

Cook Time

1h 40m

Total Time

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.

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Ingredients

Servings: 8

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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

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

621kcal

31%
Fat

53g

2%
Saturated Fat

17g

0%
Carbohydrates

2g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

30g

1%
Cholesterol

98mg

4%
Sodium

599mg

29%

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

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