Guo Lou Rou
Chinese Chinese - Dongbei Northeastern Cuisine

Guo Lou Rou

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  7 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 400g pork loin, sliced into thin 5mm slabs
  • • 150g potato starch
  • • 100ml water
  • • 100g carrot, julienned
  • • 80g ginger, finely julienned
  • • 3 spring onions, cut into 5cm lengths
  • • 100ml rice vinegar
  • • 80g sugar
  • • 500ml vegetable oil for deep-frying

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Season the pork slices lightly with a pinch of salt and rest for 10 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Soak the potato starch in the water until creamy.

3
Phase 3

Fold the pork into the batter until fully coated.

4
Phase 4

Deep-fry at 170C for 3 minutes until pale; drain.

5
Phase 5

Fry again at 190C for 60 seconds until golden and crisp.

6
Phase 6

Boil the vinegar and sugar until syrupy; add carrot, ginger, and spring onions.

7
Phase 7

Off the heat, toss the crisp pork in the sauce quickly and serve at once.