Crispy Pata

Crispy Pata -

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

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)

DIRECTIONS:

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.