MenuCulture Menu, Recent Posts
Crispy Pata
Crispy Pata
Crispy Pata is a delicious Filipino dish made from a whole pork leg that’s been simmered until tender, then deep-fried until the skin becomes incredibly crispy and golden. The result is a flavorful and succulent meat with a satisfying crunch. Crispy Pata is often served with a tangy dipping sauce and paired with steamed rice.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds whole pork leg
- 6 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups water
- Cooking oil for deep frying
Dipping Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 chili pepper (optional), chopped
Instructions
- n a large pot, combine the pork leg, crushed garlic, salt, ground black pepper, and bay leaves. Pour in the water and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours until the meat is tender. You can add more water if needed.
- Once the meat is tender, carefully remove the pork leg from the pot and let it cool for a few minutes. This step helps in achieving a crispy skin.
- While the meat is cooling, heat cooking oil in a deep fryer or a large pot until it reaches around 350°F (175°C).
- Gently place the pork leg into the hot oil, skin-side down. Be cautious as the oil may splatter. Deep fry it for about 10-15 minutes or until the skin becomes crispy and golden. Flip it over and fry for another 10-15 minutes to ensure the entire pork leg is cooked evenly.
- Once the pork leg is crispy and golden, carefully remove it from the oil and let any excess oil drip off. Place it on a wire rack or a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
- For the dipping sauce, combine soy sauce, vinegar, chopped red onion, minced garlic, and chili pepper (if desired) in a small bowl. Stir well to mix all the ingredients.
- Slice the Crispy Pata into serving pieces, and it’s ready to be enjoyed!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal (18%)Carbohydrates: 3g (1%)Protein: 63g (126%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 187mg (62%)Sodium: 1540mg (67%)Potassium: 1002mg (29%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 83IU (2%)Vitamin C: 10mg (12%)Calcium: 51mg (5%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
Discover more from MenuCulture
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.