Step 1

In a food processor or using a mortar and pestle, combine garlic, cilantro stalks, lemongrass, oyster sauce, soy sauce, black peppercorns, brown or palm sugar, and salt. Blitz or pulverize until smooth.

Step 2

Cut the meat into strips about 2 inches (4.5 cm) thick. Pour marinade over pork jowl and make sure everything is evenly coated. Cover and let marinate in the fridge overnight.

Step 3

When ready to cook, take the pork out about 30-1 hour before cooking and allow it to warm up to room temperature before grilling them on a bbq or underneath the grill or broiler in the oven. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until the strips are firming up and the outside starts to crisp and caramelize.

Step 4

When finished grilling, remove from heat and rest on a plate on a plate for about 5 minutes before cutting into them. Cut at an angle and against the grain to get the best thin slices.

Step 5

In a food processor or using a mortar and pestle, combine all ingredients together and blitz or pulverize until smooth. Let sit for about 10-15 minutes to ensure all ingredients marry together then serve.