Filippino Lechon Kawali

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 pounds lamb belly, cut into small pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• water to cover
• oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• combine lamb 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. drain and let sit at room temperature until lamb has air-dried.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• fry lamb in the hot oil, working in batches, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. remove fried lamb with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.