Spiced Pork Recipe | Asian Recipes
How to prepare "spiced pork"
spiced pork (china)
3 pounds lean pork chops
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sweet sherry
1 teaspoon pared, grated fresh ginger root
1/2 teaspoon five spice powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
chinese mixed pickles
trim chops, discarding fat and bones. mix cornstarch, 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, the sherry, ginger, five-spice powder and pepper. add pork, one piece at a time, to cornstarch mixture, turning to coat completely. cover and let stand 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
heat oil in wok over high heat until it reaches 375 degrees f. cook 1/2 of the pork in oil until brown and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. drain on absorbent paper. cook and drain remaining pork. cut pork into 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide slices. transfer pork to serving dish; keep warm.
combine water, bouillon and remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce in small saucepan. heat until mixture boils. pour mixture over sliced pork. garnish with chinese mixed pickles.
makes 4 servings.
