Roasted Pig Head with Palm Sugar / Pig's Head Cooking Recipe

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a lower-sodium alternative that can mimic umami flavor.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Whole milk can provide creaminess at a lower cost.

Prepare the pig head by cleaning thoroughly and removing any hair.

Rub the entire surface with salt and pepper to season.

Blend garlic, lemongrass, galangal, fish sauce, and palm sugar to create a marinade.

Apply the marinade generously over the pig head, ensuring it gets into all crevices.

Wrap the pig head in banana leaves to retain moisture during cooking.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Place the wrapped pig head on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan.

Roast in the oven for approximately 4-5 hours, basting occasionally with cooking oil.

Check for doneness; the meat should be tender and the skin crispy.

Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes before unwrapping.

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