what we do is yung pata pinapakuluan muna namin sa water, salt, pepper, garlic and a little soy sauce (for color), once tender na siya we let it cool down then put it in a freezer. usually pakukuluan namin a day bago lutuin para mailagay sa freezer then cook na lang the day after. high heat and deep frying talaga. my father naman pag nagluluto nito and talaga malakas ang loob nya, while cooking it, sprinkle some water sa pan para crispy but i don't reco this since may fear din ako matalsikan ng mantika. kung ayaw mo naman i-fry, pwede turbo broiler or oven gamitin mo. same principle. high temp pa din kase luto na naman yung loob so ang gusto mo na lang is maging crispy siya. sobrang trademark na sawsawan sa bahay: patis, toyo, suka, (sili and onions optional)