The most popular Filipino food is lechon kawali.
Lechon kawali, also known as lechon de carajay, is a Filipino recipe consisting of pork belly slabs deep-fried in a pan or wok.
It is seasoned beforehand, cooked then served in cubes.
It is usually accompanied with a dipping sauce such as sarsa ng litson made from vinegar and pork liver or toyomansi.
The biggest difference between the lechon kawali and the Hong Kong crispy pork belly or lechon Macau is the way it's cooked.
Lechon Macau is roasted in the oven and not deep fried in a wok like the lechon kawali.
Crispy deep-fried pork is the simplest way to describe lechon kawali.
Pork belly or liempo is the cut of pork usually used to cook it.
This dish is best served for lunch or dinner with white rice on the side.
It is also nice to have with dipping sauce.
For every serving of Lechon, which is around 3 ounces, has about 250 calories, with 23 grams of fat, 9 grams of carbohydrates, and 29 grams of protein.
We can see that lechon kawali is very high in fat and calories, which makes this not the ideal food to eat when trying to lose weight.
Another most popular Filipino food is Adobo.
Adobo is commonly chicken (though pork is a 2nd favorite option) simmered in vinegar, garlic, black peppercorns, soy sauce, and bay leaves.