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Pork belly

Lechonsilog (crispy pork belly, rice and egg)

Lechonsilog (crispy pork belly, rice and egg)
Air fried pork belly with crispy skin, garlic fried rice and egg on a plate. Lechonsilog is a delightfully indulgent all-day breakfast dish in the Philippines.
Cook time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 people

Balsamic pork and pineapple adobo

Balsamic pork and pineapple adobo
An exciting twist to an old favorite. Add a new brand of acidity to Filipino pork adobo by cooking the meat with balsamic vinegar, and adding chunks of fresh pineapple for a bit of sweetness.
Cook time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Skewered pork belly teriyaki

Skewered pork belly teriyaki
Bacon-cut pork belly slices are rolled, skewered, seared and braised in teriyaki sauce. Enjoy with rice and cabbage salad.
Cook time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 people

Pork belly kaldereta

Pork belly kaldereta
The pork version of a tomato-based beef stew that evolved in Filipino cuisine after over three centuries of Spanish colonization. Kaldereta is from the Spanish caldero or cauldron, the traditional pot for cooking stews.
Cook time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Chinese hamburger (rou jia mo)

Chinese hamburger (rou jia mo)
Lightly crisp buns are split and stuffed with chopped pork belly that had been braised to perfect tenderness. Adding cilantro to the pork filling gives the snack a richer flavor and aroma.
Cook time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 10 sandwiches

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