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lechon kawali recipe

Lechon Kawali Recipe

Lechon Kawali literally translates to “pork roasted in a pan.” Liempo, or the pork belly, is the most commonly used cut of pork used for this dish, since this part has a lot of fat that goes really crunchy when fried.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: lechon kawali
Servings: 1
Calories: 5185kcal
Author: Jenalyn Rose Forbes

Ingredients

  • 1 kg pork belly
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Boil a water in a pot then add salt and pepper
  • Add the pork belly and boil for 20 - 30 minutes
  • Dry the pork and ensure there is no water left
  • Deep fry the pork until golden brown
  • Serve with Mang Tomas sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 5185kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 94g | Fat: 530g | Saturated Fat: 193g | Cholesterol: 720mg | Sodium: 2646mg | Potassium: 1850mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 5mg