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Lechon Macau, also known as Macau-style roasted pork, is a popular dish in Macau and other parts of Asia. It is made by marinating a whole pig in a mixture of spices and herbs, then roasting it over charcoal until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender and juicy.
The marinade typically includes ingredients such as soy sauce, Chinese five-spice powder, garlic, and sugar. The pig is then roasted slowly over charcoal, often using a special oven or roasting box called a “lechonero.”
Lechon Macau is usually served with a variety of side dishes, such as steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, and dipping sauces like hoisin sauce or sweet chili sauce. It is a popular dish for special occasions and celebrations and is often served at Chinese New Year and other festive events.
Overall, Lechon Macau is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to satisfy anyone’s craving for crispy, savory pork.
Recipe for Lechon Macau:
Easy Crispy Lechon Macau Recipe
Course: MainCuisine: ChineseDifficulty: EasyLechon Macau, also known as Macau-style roasted pork, is a popular dish in Macau and other parts of Asia.
Ingredients
1 kg pork belly
2 to 3 pcs bay leaves
2 to 3 pcs star anise
1/2 head garlic, crushed
Chinese five-spice powder
Salt
Pepper
Directions
- In a cooking pot, place the pork belly and add water to cover the pork up to about 1 inch.
- Add the star anise, garlic, bay leaves, and about 1 tbsp of salt.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes or until meat is tender.
- Remove from the cooking pot, drain, and let it 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 and the meat with salt.
- Combine the Chinese five-spice powder and pepper then rub the mixture on the skin and meat also.
- Marinate the pork belly with the rub for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Arrange the pork in a baking tray or aluminum tray (make sure it’s skin side up and there is enough space between the pork rashers).
- Preheat the oven to 250C.
- Place the baking tray or aluminum tray at the center when the oven is hot.
- Roast for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Watch the pork belly, if the skin suddenly changes color, reduce the oven temperature to 200C.
- Let it roast till the pork skin is blistered and the color turned golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest the meat for at least 8 to 10 minutes.
- When serving, chop it into smaller pieces and match them with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
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