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     Crispy Pata Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pc pork pata (front leg), cleaned
• 2/3 cup Vinegar 
• 2 pcs laurel leaf
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 tsp crushed peppercorns
• 2 tsp salt + 1 1/4 tsp + 1/2 tsp 
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 8 cups water for boiling
• cooking oil for deep frying

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DIPPING SAUCE:

• 6 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp crushed garlic
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/8 tsp ground pepper
• 2 1/2 tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• brown sugar to taste 
• chili pepper (optional)

HOW TO PREPARE CRISPY PATA:

• Rub the pork leg with tsp salt. '
• Marinate in half of vinegar and 1 tbsp soy sauce for 15 minutes, turning from time to time. Drain reserve marinade.
• Boil pork leg in 8 cups water with half of garlic, marinade, remaining vinegar, laurel leaf, 1 1/4 tsp salt and peppercorns for 45 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool completely.
• Rub with 1/2 tsp salt and remaining garlic. Cover and chill overnight.
• Deep fry in oil until crisp and golden brown. 
• Serve with hot steamed rice and sauce.

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