Northeastern Style Braised Pork Belly

Northeastern Style Braised Pork Belly

Crispy, tender, and bursting with flavor, this Chinese-style fried pork tenderloin is a mouthwatering dish that’s sure to impress. Thinly sliced pork is marinated with salt, egg white, and cooking wine for extra tenderness, then coated in cornstarch for a perfectly crispy texture when deep-fried. The dish gets its irresistible balance of sweet and tangy flavors from a savory sauce made with soy sauce, white vinegar, sugar, and aromatic scallions, ginger, and garlic. Stir-fried carrots add a fresh crunch, while cilantro lends a vibrant finishing touch. Quick to prepare yet restaurant-quality, this pork tenderloin recipe delivers a satisfying crunch with every bite, making it a standout meal for any occasion. Serve it hot for a deliciously crispy and saucy experience!

38 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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pork tenderloin
300g

The aromatics

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scallions
2 stalks
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ginger
20g (1-inch piece)
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garlic
3 cloves
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carrots
50g (½ medium carrot)
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cilantro
10g (for garnish)

The sauce & seasonings

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egg
1 large
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cornstarch
3 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Cut the pork tenderloin into slices.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Mix the pork slices with salt, egg white, and cooking wine, and marinate for 15-20 minutes.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Coat the marinated pork slices with cornstarch.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Prepare the starch batter, adding a small amount of cooking oil. You can also add the remaining egg yolk if desired.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Heat oil in a wok or pan.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add the coated pork slices to the pan and deep-fry.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Fry the pork slices on both sides.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Leave some oil in the pan and add scallions, ginger, garlic, and carrots to stir-fry.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Mix salt, white vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, cooking wine, and water with cornstarch to make a sauce. Add the fried pork and sauce to the pan.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Arrange the dish on a plate, garnish with cilantro, and serve.

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