Braised Pork in Vinegar
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Braised Pork in Vinegar

timer 38 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Braised Pork in Vinegar

About This Recipe

This crispy and flavorful Golden Fried Pork is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender lean pork with a perfectly spiced marinade for an irresistible crunch. Thinly sliced pork is marinated in a blend of vinegar, sugar, cooking wine, light soy sauce, and aromatic five-spice powder, enhanced by a fragrant ginger-garlic paste for depth of flavor. After soaking up the marinade, the pork is coated in a light, crispy batter made with egg white, sweet potato starch, and cornstarch, then fried to golden perfection. The result? Juicy, tender meat with a satisfyingly crisp exterior. The secret lies in the double-starch coating, ensuring an extra-crunchy texture, while the balanced marinade adds a savory-sweet tang. Perfect as a main dish or appetizer, this fried pork is a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make yet delivers restaurant-quality taste. Serve hot for the ultimate crispy bite!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 38m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • lean pork 300g
The aromatics
  • egg 1 large
  • sweet potato starch 2 tbsp
  • cornstarch 2 tbsp
The sauce & seasonings
  • ginger 1 tbsp (minced)
  • garlic 1 tbsp (minced)
  • vinegar 3 tbsp
  • sugar 2 tbsp
  • cooking wine 1 tbsp
  • light soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • five-spice powder 1 tsp

menu_book Directions

1
Step 1
Step 1
Prepare a piece of lean pork, wash and slice it.
2
Step 2
Step 2
Chop the ginger and garlic into a paste for later use.
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Step 3
Step 3
Prepare the marinade ingredients: vinegar, sugar, cooking wine, light soy sauce, five-spice powder, and ginger-garlic paste.
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Step 4
Step 4
Marinate the meat, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to penetrate.
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Step 5
Step 5
Remove the marinated meat, add an egg white, and mix well. Then add sweet potato starch and cornstarch, and mix until even. Heat oil in a cold pot, and when the oil temperature rises and a chopstick inserted into the oil bubbles, start frying. Begin with high heat and then adjust to low heat.
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Step 6
Step 6
Fry until the surface of the meat turns golden brown, then turn off the heat, remove, drain the oil, and serve.

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