Sunday, May 25, 2008

Philippine food- Lechon Kawali




I am with a family who loves cooking and eating and we celebrate holidays all the time . Now ,I can make this Philippine food, lechon kawali at home too because I called my Aunt who is good cook herself. I tried it before and it turned to be very good.

What I really love is this Philippine food, lechon kawali. This is very high in cholesterol. I know its gonna kill me one day but I love lechon kawali. This time, i served it with a sauce but for some who loved achara,it would turn out great, too.

Pork
· 1-1/2 lb. pork liempo (pork belly), cut into serving pieces
· 4 cloves garlic, crushed
· 1/4 tsp. pepper or 1 tsp. peppercorns
· 2 tbsp. salt
· water, for boiling
· oil, for frying

Sauce
· 1 tbsp. soy sauce
· 2-1/2 tbsp. vinegar
· 1 clove garlic, minced
· chili peppers (optional)

(Measurement Guides)

Cooking Procedures :

1. Put pork pieces in a big pot. Cover with water. Add garlic, pepper or peppercorns and salt.

2. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for an hour or until meat is tender. Drain. After boiling,drained then freeze up before deep frying- to have crunchy skin.

3. Deep-fry liempo pieces in batches until golden brown and blisters appear on skin.

4. Drain on paper towels.

5. Mix together all ingredients for the sauce.

6. Serve with chopped lechon kawali.

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