Fried Pork Hubei
Chinese Chinese - Hubei Cuisine

Fried Pork Hubei

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 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

  • • 500g pork belly, sliced into strips
  • • 1 egg, beaten
  • • 4 tbsp cornflour
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • • 2 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
  • • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • • 2 cups cooking oil for frying
  • • 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorn salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Toss the pork with the rice wine, soy sauce, salt, and pepper for 15 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Dip the strips in the egg, then dust with cornflour.

3
Phase 3

Fry in 170C oil until golden, about 4 minutes, then drain.

4
Phase 4

Return to 190C oil for 1 minute until shatteringly crisp.

5
Phase 5

Dust with peppercorn salt and serve.