Liempo Dish, this dish needs no introduction at all because the name of the dish already introduces itself.
Inihaw na Liempo is also a popular and favorite dish in the Philippines.
In fact, there were several dishes that makes use of this dish as its component. Sinuglaw and Special Tokwat baboy are few of the examples.
Liempo Dish: Tips
In marinating the Pork Belly or Pork Liempo, be sure to be very generous with your mixture as not only will the meat absorb the marinade during the marinating process, but the marinade will also evaporate once you start grilling it over the coals.
So, adjust the amount of the ingredients of the marinade whether you want the Liempo recipe to be on the sweeter, saltier or spicier side.
It is recommended that you marinade the pork belly overnight so that it can fully seep the taste of the marinade.
If however, you are short of time, make sure that you can marinade this for 3 – 4 hours.
As a dish for celebrations, aside from being standalone, it can also be partnered with other dishes such as Fried Tofu or Grilled Eggplant.
Instructions
Combine pork belly with the soy sauce, lemon, salt, ground black pepper, garlic and mix well. Marinade the pork belly for at least 3 hours.
In a bowl, pour the pork belly marinade. Add banana catsup and cooking oil. Stir well. (This will be the basting sauce)
Grill the pork belly while basting the top part of the pork after flipping it over.
Serve hot with spiced vinegar or toyomansi.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. pork belly
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 piece lemon or 3 to 4 pieces calamansi
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/4 cup banana catsup
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
