Crispy Pata-dried, crispy, tasty fried pork leg. This dish can be eaten as a main dish along with pickled green papaya (atchara) and a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and chopped onions. 
Prep time: 10 mins, Cook time: 90 mins, Total time: 1 hour 40 mins. Serves: 4.
Ingredients:
1 whole pig’s leg (pata; about 3 to 4 lbs), cleaned
6 pieces dried bay leaves
2 tablespoons whole peppercorn
4 to 6 pieces star anise (optional)
6 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 to 3 teaspoons garlic powder
12 to 15 cups water
8 to 12 cups cooking oil