Filippino Lechon Kawali

Name: Filippino Lechon Kawali
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds pork belly, cut into small pieces; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 bay leaves; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed

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Lechon kawali is a crispy, fried pork belly. Mix all the sauce ingredients and serve this lechon kawali recipe while it's hot.

Recipe by lanrover

Updated on September 16, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 ½ pounds pork belly, cut into small pieces
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups oil for frying, or as needed

Directions

Combine pork belly, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a skillet; pour in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until skin is tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Drain and let sit at room temperature until pork has air-dried.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Fry pork in the hot oil, working in batches, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove fried pork with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

502	Calories
45g	Fat
2g	Carbs
21g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 502
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45g	58%
Saturated Fat 11g	53%
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 1587mg	69%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Protein 21g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 14mg	1%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 330mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.