Five-Spice Pork Roll (Loh Bak)
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4.6
20 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
242 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Southeast-Asian Fusion
Five-Spice Pork Roll (Loh Bak)
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Five Spice Pork Rolls or Loh bak, a Malaysian recipe with 5-spice marinated pork wrapped with bean curd skin and deep-fried. So yummy.
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces bean curd sheets cut into 6" x 8" rectangles
- 500 g (1 lb) pork cut into strips, lean
- 300 g (10oz) water chestnut skinned and chopped finely
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 cucumber optional
Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken stock granules chicken bouillon
- 2 teaspoons five-spice powder
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons tapioca flour
- 1 white pepper powder dash
Instructions
- Combine the seasonings and add the lean pork strips. Marinate the pork overnight.
- Chop the water chestnuts and combine them with the marinated pork. Add the garlic and onion, and mix well.
- Lay one sheet of pre-cut bean curd skin on a flat surface. Lightly dab it with water to soften it. Spoon the mixture onto the sheet, fold in the two sides, and roll it up tightly. Seal the edges with the marinade juice.
- Heat a wok and pour in 2 cups of cooking oil. Deep-fry the meat rolls over medium heat until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with sliced cucumber and chili sauce.
Notes
- Loh bak can be found in the many Chinese kopitiam (coffee shops) in Penang as an appetizer or snack. At home, loh bak is served as a main dish as part of a multi-entree family meal.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4people
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
1254mg
(52%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1254mg | 52% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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