Lechon Kawali Surprise
Lechon Kawali Surprise is a popular Filipino dish that features crispy deep-fried pork belly. This recipe adds a surprising twist to the traditional dish by incorporating a flavorful stuffing, making it a delightful surprise for your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork belly
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup cooking oil
Instructions
- In a pot, combine pork belly, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, bay leaves, and water. Bring to a boil then simmer for 45 minutes or until pork is tender.
- Remove the pork belly from the pot and let it cool. Once cooled, make a deep slit in the middle to create a pocket for the stuffing.
- Stuff the pork belly with your choice of fillings such as lemongrass, onions, and tomatoes.
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan. Carefully place the stuffed pork belly and deep-fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Once crispy, remove from the pan and let it rest on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- Slice and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 2g
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 27g
Supplies
Pot Pan Tongs Knife Cutting Board
Tools
Stove
Serving suggestions
Serve the Lechon Kawali Surprise with steamed rice and a side of atchara (pickled papaya) for a complete and satisfying meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra crispy skin, pat the pork belly dry with paper towels before frying.
Cost
$15