Crispy Pata (Deep-Fried Leg of Pork)

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 2
Crispy Pata (Deep-Fried Leg of Pork)
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 -5 lbs pork legs ( front or hind including the knuckles )
1 bottle Sprite ( or 7-UP )
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons fish sauce ( patis )
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon msg ( optional )
oil , for deep-frying
2 -3 cups water ( or enough to cover the pata for boiling )
3/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 medium onion , diced
2 garlic cloves , crushed and chopped
1 small red chili pepper , chopped
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
1680
Sugar
0g
Fat
150g
Crispy Pata is a popular Filipino dish made from deep-fried pork leg or knuckles. The dish is often served with soy or vinegar dipping sauce, and sometimes with a side dish of pickled vegetables. The recipe can require specific and unique ingredients like 7-Up or Sprite, which are said to help tenderize the meat and make it flavorful. While cooking, the pork leg is first boiled and then deep-fried to create the perfect texture. It's a dish that is typically served during special occasions or at traditional Filipino gatherings.

Instructions

1.In a pot, bring pork legs, soda, salt, fish sauce and water to a boil for 10-15 minutes.
2.Discard the water and let the legs cool down.
3.Generously coat the legs with flour and MSG.
4.Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F.
5.Fry the pork legs for about 10-15 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
6.In another pot, combine 2-3 cups of water, soy sauce, vinegar, onion, garlic, red chili pepper, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes.
7.Serve Crispy Pata hot with the dipping sauce.

PROS

Crispy Pata has a crispy outer layer and juicy inner meat flavor that melts in your mouth.

It is quick, easy, and full of flavor.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories and fat content and should be eaten in moderation.

It is not recommended for anyone trying to follow a low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not a particularly healthy food, Crispy Pata can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
It provides the body with a good source of protein and necessary fat to help keep the body’s cells functioning properly.
The overall fat content in Crispy Pata helps to keep our skin soft and supple.

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