HERB-STUFFED PORK BELLY

Ingredients:

2 kilos pork belly slab 3 stalks lemongrass, trimmed, pounded, and chopped roughly 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 tbsp basil leaves, minced 2 tablespoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper seasoned vinegar

Mama's Guide Instructions:

1 Combine lemongrass, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper in a large mortar and pestle; grind to a paste.

2 Spread the mixture on top of the pork until it gets absorbed into the meat, prick it if you need too.

3 Stuff the herb mixture into the middle, inside the fat and meat. Roll and tie with kitchen twine. Marinate for 30 minutes or more to absorbed well.

4 Arrange pork in a pot, skin side up, and cover with enough water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until tender.

5 Remove pork from pot. Transfer to a rack and let meat dry.

6 Deep-fry pork in preheated oil until golden and crisp. Alternatively, you can roast the pork in a preheated 350°F oven or grill over medium hot coals until golden brown. Serve with seasoned vinegar and stir-fried kangkong, if desired.

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