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Crispy pork belly & guacamole

Crispy chicharrón-style pork belly with chunky avocado, tomato, lime, coriander and basil guacamole.

Ingredients

  • Pork belly
  • Oil for frying
  • 1/2 lime and 1/2 tomato per avocado
  • Round avocados
  • Red onion or shallot, diced
  • Fresh coriander and basil
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and cracked pepper
  • Jalapeño, optional

The kitchen spell

  1. Score the pork meat at one-inch intervals, leaving the skin intact.
  2. Fry over medium-high heat until golden on every side, finishing with the skin in the oil. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Mash avocado with onion or shallot and lime juice, keeping some texture.
  4. Remove tomato seeds and juice, then dice and add the tomato.
  5. Fold in coriander, basil, olive oil, seasoning and optional jalapeño. Serve with the pork.