Kare-Kare na Bagnet

Rinse the pork belly well a few times. Rub with salt, massaging thoroughly.

In a pot over medium heat, place pork, bay leaf, and enough water to cover everything. Boil for 1-2 hours. Remove pork belly.

In another pot, combine water and oil and heat over medium-low heat. Place pork belly into the oil and cook for 3 hours. Remove pork to drain.

Drain pork belly thoroughly of excess water and slice thinly. Air dry for a few hours.

Cut bagnet into slices. In a pan over medium-high heat, fry the bagnet slices for about a minute until crispy.

Toast rice in a non-stick pan until golden.

Using a mortar and pestle, grind toasted rice until it becomes a powder. Set aside.

In a food processor, toss in peanuts and blend until chunky or smooth, as desired. Set aside.

In a saucepan with heated atsuete oil, saute onion and garlic until fragrant.