Lechon Kawali (Fried Pork Belly)

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• ¾ l water

In a deep pan, put 3/4 L of water or just until the pork belly can be submerged into.

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• ½ kg pork belly

Turn the stove on in a medium hight heat, and put the pork belly.

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• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves garlic

Add in salt, pepper, onion, and garlic.

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Let it boil for 30 mins or just until the pork belly is tender.

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After boiling, take the pork belly out of the pan and pat it dry.

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Cut the pork belly into medium thin slices.

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• ½ l cooking oil (for deep frying)

Preheat a deep pan with the cooking oil. Then, deep fry the sliced pork bellies until golden brown.

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• 1 tsp sugar (for serving)
• 5 tbsp vinegar (for serving)
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 pinch chili flakes

For the sauce, just mix vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and chilli flakes in a saucer.