Pinalagtob na Liempo or deep fried pork belly is a famous dish usually served during occasions. It’s crispy yet soft texture will make you want to eat more. With this simple and easy recipe, you can now cook this special and delicious dish anytime you want! Try cooking one now.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 kg liempo or pork belly
- 1 small ginger
- 1 head garlic
- 2 stalks leeks
- 2 pieces bay leaves
- 1 tsp. salt
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp. fish sauce ( patis )
- Cooking oil for deep frying
- Water for boiling
HOW TO COOK:
- Place the pork liempo in a pot. Fill with water. Add the ginger, garlic, leeks, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Allow to boil until the liempo becomes soft.
- Hang the pork liempo to dry.
- When dry, deep fry the pork in cooking oil until crisp.
- Season with fish sauce.
- Chop into smaller pieces before serving.
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