Facts About Lechon kawali
Lechon kawali, sometimes referred to as lechon carajay, is a delectable Filipino dish featuring crispy pork belly that's deep-fried to perfection. To prepare it, the pork belly is seasoned and then fried in a pan or wok until it reaches that irresistible crunch. Once cooked, it is chopped into bite-sized pieces, ready to be enjoyed.
This dish is often served with a flavorful dipping sauce. Traditional options include "lechon sauce" made from pork liver, or toyomansi, a tangy blend of soy sauce and calamansi.
When you deep-fry the pork belly to an extra crispy and crunchy state, it transforms into bagnet, a popular variant of chicharon from the Ilocano region.
Lechon kawali isn't just a standalone dish; it's also a versatile ingredient. For example, it adds a delightful crunch to binagoongang kangkong, which is stir-fried water spinach with shrimp paste.