Tokwa't Baboy

Ingredients

• 1 lb pig ears
• 1 lb pork belly liempo
• 1 lb tofu extra firm tofu
• 1  cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon whole peppercorn
• 1 piece onion diced
• 2 stalks scallions cut in 1/2 inch length
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 5 cups water
• 2 cups cooking oil

Instructions

• Pour-in water in a pot and bring to a boil
• Add salt and whole peppercorn
• Put-in the pig's ears and pork belly then simmer until tender (about 30 mins to 1 hour)
• Pour cooking oil on a separate pan and allow to heat
• When the oil is hot enough, deep-fry the tofu until color turns golden brown and outer texture is somewhat crispy
• Cube the fried tofu and slice the boiled pig's ears and pork belly into bite-sized pieces then set aside
• Combine the sugar, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar in bowl. Stir.
• Microwave for 1 minute.
• Add the ground black pepper, onions, green onions, and chili pepper. Transfer the sauce in a serving bowl.
• Place the sliced meat and tofu in a serving plate with the bowl of sauce by the side
• Serve hot! Share and Enjoy!