Crispy Pata Recipe from Southeast Asia | Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 whole pig’s leg, about 3 to 4 lb, cleaned
• 6 pieces dried bay leaves
• 2 tbsp whole peppercorn
• 4 to 6 pieces star anise , optional
• 6 tsp salt , iodized or rock only
• 2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 to 3 tsp garlic powder
• 3-6 cups water , lukewarm or plain only
• 8 to 12 cups cooking oil