Liempo
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Read for freePork liempo is a dish made of pork belly that has been marinated and grilled. It is a popular Filipino dish that can be seen in celebrations, as well as in eateries all over the country.
Liempo is the word for pork belly in Tagalog, and grilled pork belly is a dish that has been around in the Philippines for a long time. It is a popular street food that can be found in night markets and is often served with rice and a dipping sauce.
The Filipino name for the dish is inihaw na liempo, but people often call it inihaw na liempo grilled pork belly so that people who don’t speak Tagalog can understand what the dish consists of.
Meat lovers can rejoice because this Filipino grilled pork belly brings happiness in every bite! The skin is crackling good, the meat is so tender it melts in your mouth, and the flavors are just spot on!
The combination of a soy sauce marinade with sugar and fatty pork meat is very tasty and will give you an unforgettable dining experience. The sugar caramelizes on the meat when grilled, making it even more delicious.
This dish is perfect for any occasion, from an intimate dinner to a large party. It is also great as finger food or as part of a main meal.
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Origin
It’s believed that pork liempo originated in Cebu, in the Visayas region of the Philippines. It is said that the dish was created by Chinese traders who introduced pork to the Philippines.
The dish then spread to other parts of the country, and it eventually became a popular street food.
Nowadays, pork liempo can be found all over the Philippines, and it is often served at parties and celebrations. It is also a popular dish in Filipino eateries.
The dish became even more popular when Filipinos started migrating to other countries, as it was a taste of home that they could share with their new friends.
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Joost Nusselder, the founder of Bite My Bun is a content marketer, dad and loves trying out new food with Japanese food at the heart of his passion, and together with his team he's been creating in-depth blog articles since 2016 to help loyal readers with recipes and cooking tips.
