Lechon Macau
Lechon Macau, here is my version of lechon Macau using pork rasher. Fresh pork rasher, pork belly cut into about 2” by 1” rectangle are always available here at Woolworth Supermarket.
I was planning to make some lechon kawali but I run out of oil, instead I end up making this lechon Macau. Seasoning is simple just rub the pork with Chinese five spice powder, pepper and salt. Here is my version of Lechon Macau.
Ingredients:
1 kilo pork rasher, pork belly
2-3 pcs. star anise
1/2 head garlic, crushed
2-3 pcs.bay leaf
Chinese five spice powder
salt and pepper
Cooking procedure:
In a pot place the pork and add water to cover the meat up to about 1”. Add the star anise, garlic, bay leaf and about 1 tbsp. of salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes or until just tender. Remove from pot drain and let cool down. Using a fork prick the pork skin all the way down to the meat layer. The skin should be pricked as close as possible. Rub the skin with salt, then the meat and sides rub with mixture off Chinese five spice powder and pepper powder. Arrange the pork in a baking tray or aluminium tray, skin side up and enough space between the pork rashers. Let marinate with the salt and Chinese five spice rub for 30 to 45 minutes. Pre heat the oven at 250°C when the oven is hot place the baking tray at the center. Roast for 30 to 45 minutes. Check periodically if is the skin changes color suddenly, reduce the oven temperature to 200°C. Let it roast till the pork skin is blistered and turned to golden brown. Remove from oven and let rest the meat for at least 8 to 10 minutes. When ready to serve chop in into serving pieces with your favourite dipping sauce.
See other Pork Lechon recipes;
Roast Pork Belly, Pork Belly Lechon sa Oven
Pinoy Rack of Pork, Lechon Kawali Style
Lechon sa Oven Inasal Style
Roast Pork Leg, Pinoy Lechon Style
Balamban Liempo
Lechon sa Oven
Vigan Bagnet
Lechon Kawali
See other related recipe:
Lechon Manok
Max's Style Fried Chicken
Savory Chicken, Roast Chicken
Chicken Relleno
Crispy Pata
Lechon Manok, Turbo Broiled Chicken
yummm this looks incredibly delicious :)was the skin just as crispy?
ReplyDeleteHi becky, yes they were so crispy that you can break them with your hands. Thanks.
ReplyDeletethis really is convincingly easier than lechon kawali. i will try this one very soon. i can't wait to have that crunchy bite.
ReplyDeleteright now by just reading the recipe, i'm craving lechon kawali.. i must cook it tomorrow.. thanks for posting this..
ReplyDeleteit is indeed much more easier. instead of doing it in a kawali and then running away from time to time. it is always a battle to make lechon kawali but this one gives a peace sign. kain lang daw :)
ReplyDelete@hungrynez, @Ziggy,
ReplyDeleteit is easier and at least some of the fats are are drained... Thanks.
Thanks for sharing your recipe. I am so much hungry with this crispy Lechon Macau. And I guess it is very easy to prepare. Good post!
ReplyDeletehow many tbsp of Chinese five star powder should be used?
ReplyDeleteI did not actualy measure I just dust and rub the five spice powder and salt on to the boiled pork, its about a tsp of both.
ReplyDeleteHello! where can i buy star anise? please reply...
ReplyDeleteStar anise should be available in most supermarket's spice section or any Asian or Indian store if you're overseas. I hope you can find one soon.
ReplyDeletewow ang sarap naman
ReplyDeletei tried this recipe today and i cant believe that my husband give me a nice compliment ,,he says.. this is my good meal so far..hehhehe..thank you so much..
ReplyDeleteLooks very tasty..btw is the oven temp. indicated right? 200deg F is a bit low for roasting. should this be 200 deg C ?
ReplyDelete@MB,
ReplyDeleteThank for highlighting the error, already rectified.
Parang kinopya po ang recipe ninyo verbatim
ReplyDeletehttp://www.interaksyon.com/lifestyle/weekend-recipe-chef-dario-roxas%E2%80%99-lechon-macao
Hi anon,
ReplyDeleteSalamat, oo pero palagay ko yong contributor o siguro yong writter ng TV5 ang nangupya hindi si Chef Dario.
Salamat kaibigan, malaking problema ko talaga ang mga nagungupya. yong iba naayos pero karamihan mahirap sawayin.
nakakamiss yung lechon macau. nakakagutom. sayang bawal ang pork ditto.
ReplyDeleteTried it for dinner, GOOD, NICE & TASTY! But failed on CRISPYNESS.
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