Crispy Pata

Crispy pata is a popular Filipino dish made from pork knuckles or pork hocks that are boiled until tender, then deep-fried until crispy. The dish is typically served with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, vinegar, chopped onions, and chili peppers.

To prepare crispy pata, the pork knuckles are first cleaned and seasoned with salt, pepper, and other spices. They are then boiled in a pot of water until tender, usually for several hours. After boiling, the pork knuckles are removed from the pot and allowed to cool before being deep-fried in hot oil until crispy and golden brown.

Crispy pata is often served as a centerpiece dish for special occasions or celebrations, and is usually accompanied by rice, vegetables, and other Filipino side dishes. It is a popular dish in the Philippines and can be found in many Filipino restaurants around the world.

Here's a recipe for crispy pata:

Ingredients:

• 1 whole pork knuckle or pork hock (around 3-4 lbs)
• 6 cups water
• 2 tbsp salt
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp peppercorns
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Oil for frying

Dipping sauce:

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2-3 red chili peppers, chopped

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, combine the pork knuckle, water, salt, bay leaves, peppercorns, and garlic. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2-3 hours or until the pork is tender.

2. Remove the pork from the pot and let it cool. You can also refrigerate it for a few hours or overnight to make it easier to handle.

3. In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.

4. Heat enough oil in a deep fryer or large pot to cover the pork knuckle. Preheat the oil to 375°F.

5. Dip the pork knuckle in the flour mixture, making sure it is coated evenly.

6. Carefully lower the pork knuckle into the hot oil and fry for about 10-15 minutes or until it is golden brown and crispy.

7. Remove the pork knuckle from the oil and let it drain on paper towels.

8. For the dipping sauce, mix together soy sauce, vinegar, chopped onions, and chopped chili peppers in a small bowl.

9. Serve the crispy pata hot with the dipping sauce on the side.

Enjoy your delicious crispy pata!