Category: Party food/ Staple dish
Name: Crispy Pata (which translates into English as "crispy pork hock")
Where to get it: Any Filipino restaurant - although beware, many Filipino restaurants will sell them extremely overpriced while compromising on the quality. There are not a lot of stand out crispy patas in Sydney, for i've found better in Manila, however the closest one to authentic, that i've tried, which also has a reasonable price, is from Cucina de Manila, in Rooty Hill, Sydney.
Crispy Pata is a filipino favourite when it comes to staple dishes. It consists of a pork hock which has been deep fried and served with a vinegar and soy sauce dip. Simple as it may sound, it is often a speciality in many filipino restaurants. Frequently eaten at parties and on special occassions, crispy pata is often served with rice. The crunchy skin adds a layer of texture to the dish, and the sound of crunch is sure to make anyone come back for more.
Crispy pata can be served either fully on the bone (as seen in the above picture) or already cut up into bite sized pieces (as seen in the first picture). Either way, the most exciting part about the dish is eating it. The crispy pata i tried was not only crunchy on the outside, but the meat inside was also tender and melting in the mouth. Also, for $18, i think it's well worth the price.
This mouthwatering, traditional Filipino dish pleases the palate, warms the tummy and conquers the heart. Its simplicity is what makes it a celebrated treat. This dish is a must try for pork lovers or for anyone who is willing to take a bite!
Top picture was taken by me, bottom picture is retrieved from http://cdnimages.abs-cbnnews.com/azure/051514_PORK%201.JPG.
- Raissa
Top picture was taken by me, bottom picture is retrieved from http://cdnimages.abs-cbnnews.com/azure/051514_PORK%201.JPG.
- Raissa
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