Philippines - Crispy Pata

Crispy Pata

Ingredients

-       4 pig's trotters

-       1 tsp. salt

-       1/2 tsp. white pepper

-       1/4 tsp. MSG

-       oil for deep frying

Directions

-       Wash the pig's trotters under running water and place in a large pan.

-       Cover completely with cold water.

-       Bring to a boil and season with salt, pepper and MSG.

-       Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid, lower the heat and simmer gently until meat is cooked.

-       Drain meat. Heat the oil in another large pan until it is almost smoking.

-       Deep fry trotters for a few minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.