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Lechon Kawali Batchoy

Yields2 ServingsTotal Time40 mins

Lechon Kawali Batchoy is a culinary masterpiece that marries two beloved Filipino dishes into one unforgettable meal. Imagine the crunch of perfectly fried lechon kawali, its golden skin crackling with every bite, juxtaposed with the tender, juicy meat underneath. This is paired with batchoy, a savory noodle soup rich with pork broth, flavored with garlic, onions, and a hint of sweetness from shrimp paste. The batchoy's hearty broth is brimming with noodles, tender slices of pork, liver, and chicharon, creating a medley of flavors and textures.

Lechon Kawali Batchoy

 4 cloves garlic
 ½ medium-sized red onion
 1 tsp bagoong
 6 cups water
 ½ tsp ground black pepper
 2 tsp sugar
 1 pork cube
 ¼ kg pork
 salt
  kg pork liver
 3 cups store-bought fresh ramen or egg noodles
 cooking oil
Assembly
 2 eggs
 ¼ cup chicharon
 2 tbsp spring onion
 2 tbsp garlic
 Cooking oil
 atsuete oil
1

Lechon Kawali Batchoy

Saute garlic, onions, and shrimp paste.

2

Add water and bring to a boil. Mix in ground black pepper and sugar. Dissolve pork cube in broth.

3

Lechon Kawali Batchoy

Season sliced pork with salt, then cook in broth until tender. Set aside.

4

Lechon Kawali Batchoy

Add pork liver strips and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.

5

Cook noodles in broth for 1 to 2 minutes using a strainer basket. Drain in cold water.

Assembly
6

To make lechon kawali, deep fry boiled sliced pork until crispy. Set aside.

7

Lechon Kawali Batchoy

In a bowl, place noodles and broth. Top with lechon kawali, boiled pork liver strips, soft boiled egg, chicharon, spring onions and toasted garlic. Drizzle with atsuete oil, if using. Serve hot.

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