Taiwanese Fried Pork Chops

Name: Taiwanese Fried Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 6 h 35 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 4 pork chops; 1 tsp powdered ginger; 1 tsp salt; 1 ½ tbsp honey; ½ tsp pepper; 1 tsp Chinese five spice; ¼ tsp cinnamon; 4 tbsp soy sauce; 1 ½ tbsp rice wine; 1 egg; 6 garlic cloves; 1 cup corn starch; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 35 mins
Servings
4
Calories
368 kcal
Course
Others

Taiwanese Fried Pork Chops

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

Servings

4 pork chops
1 tsp powdered ginger
1 tsp salt
1 ½ tbsp honey
½ tsp pepper
1 tsp Chinese five spice
¼ tsp cinnamon
4 tbsp soy sauce
1 ½ tbsp rice wine
1 egg
6 garlic cloves
1 cup corn starch
2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
The first thing you need to do is tenderize the meat. If you have a meat mallet, use that. If not, I use a heavy rolling pin. You need to savagely beat the pork for several minutes until it becomes soft and thinner.
Make a few small cuts around the edge of the pork chops so they retain their size after cooking.
In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients from the ginger to the egg.
Peel and finely chop the garlic before adding to the bowl.
Stir together with a whisk or fork.
Add the tenderized pork chops to the bowl and use your hands to massage the marinade into the meat.
Cover and put in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
After the pork has marinated, spread the corn starch on a large plate. Place a piece of pork on the plate before flipping it to the other side. You want all sides of the pork chop to be thoroughly coated. Repeat with all pieces. You may need to add more corn starch if you run out.
In a large, cast-iron skillet or frying pan, heat half an inch of oil over medium-high heat. Wait until the oil is hot before adding the pork chops. You can test this by flicking some starch or a drop of water into the oil. If it sizzles, its ready.
Place the pork chops into the pan without overlapping them. You may need to cook one or two at a time.
Cook on one side for 5 minutes then flip and cook for another 3 minutes. You want both sides to be golden brown and super crispy, so you may need to cook a little longer depending on your oven.
When cooked, remove the pork chops from the pan and place it on a wire cooling rack with paper towels beneath so excess oil can drain.
Repeat with the remaining pork chops, adding more oil if needed.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 368kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 1661mg (69%) Potassium 526mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 69IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	368kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	40g	13%
Protein	28g	56%
Fat	9g	14%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	117mg	39%
Sodium	1661mg	69%
Potassium	526mg	11%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	69IU	1%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	37mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%