Crispy Pata (Deep-Fried Pork Leg)  

Crispy Pata is a beloved Filipino dish featuring deep-fried pork leg that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It’s often served during celebrations or as pulutan (beer match), paired with a tangy soy-vinegar dipping sauce and atchara (pickled papaya).

Crispy Pata (KRIS-pee PAH-tah) – “Pata” means pork leg in Filipino, and “crispy” describes its irresistible golden crunch.