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Lechon Kawali

Cultural Context

Lechon Kawali is a beloved Filipino dish that features deep-fried pork belly, known for its crispy skin and tender meat. Traditionally served during celebrations and special occasions, it embodies the Filipino spirit of sharing and feasting. Today, it has gained popularity beyond the Philippines, often enjoyed in various Asian cuisines and adapted with different dipping sauces.

FilipinoPHmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs pork belly
to taste shrimp paste
to taste adobo chicken
to taste rice
to taste buko pandan

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork belly

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork tenderloin is leaner while pork shoulder is more affordable.

1

Introduce the Filipino food being tasted.

2

Start with the electron (pork with shrimp paste).

3

Taste the electron without sauce, commenting on its flavor.

4

Try the electron with sauce, noting its crispiness and flavor.

5

Discuss the underrated nature of Filipino food.

6

Move on to the pork and shrimp paste, commenting on its taste and texture.

7

Taste the adobo chicken, emphasizing the flavor and sauce.

8

Discuss the need to eat Filipino food with rice.

9

Taste the dinuguan (pork blood stew), sharing initial hesitations and eventual enjoyment.

10

Comment on the sour taste of dinuguan and its appeal.

11

Conclude by discussing favorites among the dishes tasted.

Cooking Techniques

boilingdeep-frying

Equipment Needed

large potdeep panslotted spoonpaper towelsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Crispy Pork BellyDeep-fried Pork Belly

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