Description
A delightful dish that combines savory pork flavors with the heat from jalapeños, resulting in crispy, well-seasoned meat perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless pork chops, cut into irregular 1/2” to 1” (1 to 2.5 cm) pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or enough to cover half of the pork)
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Combine the cut pork with the oil, Shaoxing wine, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and salt. Mix until the pork is evenly coated. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Mix the salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Add enough oil to a medium-sized pan to cover half of the pork. Heat over medium heat until hot. Prepare a plate lined with paper towels.
- Add the garlic and jalapeños to the oil and fry them until the garlic just turns pale golden and the jalapeños crisp up on the edges, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove them from the pan with a slotted spoon, draining the excess oil, and place them onto the paper towel-lined plate. Once cooled, transfer them to a big bowl.
- Add 1/4 cup cornstarch to the marinated pork chops and toss to coat.
- Add the pork to the pan, a few pieces at a time, to avoid crowding. Cook on each side for 2 to 3 minutes until crispy and lightly browned.
- Remove the pork from the pan, draining the excess oil, and place them on the paper towel-lined plate. Let them rest for at least 10 to 20 seconds to soak up some oil.
- Once all pork chops are cooked, transfer them to the bowl with the pepper and garlic.
- Sprinkle half of the salt and pepper mixture over everything and toss to evenly distribute. Taste the pork and add more salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
Trim pork evenly for uniform cooking. Ensure marinating for full time for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg