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HOW TO MAKE CRISPY FRIED PORK BELLY? SIMPLE, EASY AND DELICIOUS!

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Crispy Fried Pork Belly

Cultural Context

Crispy Fried Pork Belly, or Siu Yuk, is a beloved dish in Chinese cuisine, particularly in Cantonese cooking. Traditionally served during festive occasions, it showcases the art of achieving perfectly crispy skin and tender meat. The dish has gained popularity beyond China, often found in Asian restaurants worldwide, celebrated for its rich flavor and satisfying crunch.

ChineseCNmain
150 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
1/2 kg liempo
salt and pepper
garlic powder
paprika powder
1/2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp calamansi
3 tbsp flour
3 tbsp cornstarch
cooking oil for frying

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs provide a similar texture but with fewer calories.

five-spice powder

🥗Healthier: cumin and coriander

💰Cheaper: mixed dried herbs

Cumin and coriander can mimic the flavor profile at a lower cost.

1

Season the liempo with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika powder, soy sauce, and calamansi.

2

Coat the seasoned liempo with a mixture of flour and cornstarch.

3

Heat cooking oil in a frying pan.

4

Fry the coated liempo until crispy and golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

scoringmarinatingsimmeringfrying

Equipment Needed

frying pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

soy-free

Allergens

milksoy

Also Known As

Siu YukCrispy PorkChinese Roast Pork

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