Recipes Cuisine Asian Filipino Filipino Lechon Kawali 4.6 (9) 8 Reviews 6 Photos Lechon kawali is a crispy, fried pork belly. Mix all the sauce ingredients and serve this lechon kawali recipe while it's hot. Submitted by lanrover Updated on May 17, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 6 6 6 6 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 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 Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Drain and let sit at room temperature until pork has air-dried. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Remove fried pork with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. I Made It Print 36 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 502 Calories 45g Fat 2g Carbs 21g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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 42% Vitamin C 1mg 1% 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.