Northeastern Style Braised Pork Belly
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Northeastern Style Braised Pork Belly

timer 38 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Northeastern Style Braised Pork Belly

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 38m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pork tenderloin 300g
The aromatics
  • scallions 2 stalks
  • ginger 20g (1-inch piece)
  • garlic 3 cloves
  • carrots 50g (½ medium carrot)
  • cilantro 10g (for garnish)
The sauce & seasonings
  • egg 1 large
  • cornstarch 3 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Cut the pork tenderloin into slices.
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Step 2
Step 2
Mix the pork slices with salt, egg white, and cooking wine, and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
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Step 3
Step 3
Coat the marinated pork slices with cornstarch.
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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.
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Step 5
Step 5
Heat oil in a wok or pan.
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Step 6
Step 6
Add the coated pork slices to the pan and deep-fry.
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Step 7
Step 7
Fry the pork slices on both sides.
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Step 8
Step 8
Leave some oil in the pan and add scallions, ginger, garlic, and carrots to stir-fry.
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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.
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Step 10
Step 10
Arrange the dish on a plate, garnish with cilantro, and serve.

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