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Lechon Kawali (Crispy Fried Pork with Papaya Sauce)

Featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on December 20, 2017.

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Ingredients:

Lechon Kawali (Crispy Fried Pork with Papaya Sauce)

  • 2 pounds pork belly
  • 2 stalks celery, cut in half
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 1/2 cups minced half-ripe papaya
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger root
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, cover pork with water; add celery, onion, and salt.
  2. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  3. Drain, reserving 1 cup of stock.
  4. Cut pork crosswise in 1/2-inch slices.
  5. Heat oil to 400°F.
  6. Fry pork for 10 minutes until pieces are crisp, using a splatter guard to prevent excess splattering.
  7. Cut into bite-size pieces.
  8. In a small saucepan, combine papaya, ginger, and the reserved 1 cup stock.
  9. Bring to a boil.
  10. Add sugar and vinegar; cook for 2-3 minutes.
  11. Combine cornstarch and water; stir into sauce and cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
  12. Serve with pork.

Serves 10.

Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving:
600 calories, 55 g fat, 18 g saturated fat, 65 mg cholesterol, 1500 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 13 g sugar, 9 g protein

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