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Make CRISPY Fried Pork Belly Like a PRO!
Ingredients
- Pork belly1 ½ lb
- Soy sauce1 tbsp
- Oyster sauce1 tbsp
- Shaoxing wine1 tbsp
- Vegetable oil5 tbsp
- Cornstarch1 ½ cups
- Baking soda½ tsp
- Baking powder½ tsp
- Egg1
- Salt¼ tsp
- White pepper¼ tsp
- Paprika¼ tsp
Instructions
- Poke small holes all over the thinly sliced pork belly with a fork.
- Mix the pork with the soy sauce, oyster sauce and rice wine, then set aside while you make the batter.
- Whisk the cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, egg, 1 tablespoon cooking oil and ¾ cup water until smooth.
- Add the marinated pork to the batter and mix until every piece is evenly coated.
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan over high heat to about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the pork about 2 minutes per side until golden and crisp, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F or higher.
- Drain the pork, cut into bite-sized pieces, and sprinkle with the salt, white pepper and paprika while still hot. Serve immediately.
Summarized from CiCi Li's video. Watch it for the details.
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