Crispy Pork Belly
Golden, crunchy pork belly pieces served on fresh lettuce with cilantro and a spicy chili dipping sauce. A perfect appetizer or snack.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb pork belly
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 6 whole lettuce leaves
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- 1
Cut pork belly into 1-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season cubes with salt and pepper, tossing to coat evenly.
- 3
Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 4
Add pork cubes in a single layer and fry, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Drain on paper towels and let rest for 2 minutes.
- 6
Whisk chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl for the dipping sauce.
- 7
Arrange lettuce leaves on a plate, top with crispy pork, and garnish with cilantro. Serve with dipping sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy skillet
- paper towels
- small bowl
- knife
- cutting board
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