Crispy Pata (Crispy Pork Knuckle/Shank)

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 kg	Pork knuckle/shank
4 pieces	Bay leaves (dried)
2 tsp	Peppercorn
2 tbsp	Salt
2 tsp	Black pepper (ground)
3 tsp	Garlic (chopped)
1 tbsp	Soy sauce
2.5 L	Water
1 L	Cooking oil

Procedures

Boil water in a pan. Put in dried bay leaves, soy sauce, garlic, whole peppercorn, and salt. Add the pork knuckle/shank then simmer for one hour or until the pork becomes tender. Drain the pork, set aside and let cool. Heat the pan and pour the cooking oil. Deep fry the pork in medium heat. Cover the pan. Wait until the pork becomes golden brown. Flip the pork to cook the other side. You can make a dip by mixing soy sauce, vinegar, chopped onion, chillies and a little sugar. Serve hot and crispy. Enjoy eating!