Northeastern Style Braised Pork Belly

March 17, 2025 38 Minutes Advanced

Nutritional Information

650 kcal
Calories
55g
Protein
30g
Carbohydrates
40g
Fat
Recipe Hot Dishes
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!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Secondary Ingredients

Sauce and Seasonings

Instructions

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Cut the pork tenderloin into slices.
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Mix the pork slices with salt, egg white, and cooking wine, and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
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Coat the marinated pork slices with cornstarch.
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Prepare the starch batter, adding a small amount of cooking oil. You can also add the remaining egg yolk if desired.
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Heat oil in a wok or pan.
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Add the coated pork slices to the pan and deep-fry.
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Fry the pork slices on both sides.
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Leave some oil in the pan and add scallions, ginger, garlic, and carrots to stir-fry.
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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.
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Arrange the dish on a plate, garnish with cilantro, and serve.
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