Chinese
Chinese - Zhejiang Zhe Cuisine
Crispy Lotus Pork
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 600g pork belly, skin on
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 2 slices ginger
- • 1/2 tsp five-spice powder
- • 2 egg whites
- • 50g cornflour
- • 500ml frying oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer the pork belly with ginger and Shaoxing wine for 20 minutes, then drain.
2
Phase 2
Pat dry and rub the skin with salt and five-spice; air-dry for 1 hour.
3
Phase 3
Brush the meat with egg white and dust with cornflour.
4
Phase 4
Deep-fry at 180C until the skin blisters and turns deeply crisp.
5
Phase 5
Rest for 5 minutes, then cut into thick slices and serve.