Deep-Fried Pork

18 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sherry
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sherry
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg white
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sherry
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Dip in beaten egg. Roll or toss in cornstarch. Let stand until cornstarch is absorbed.
  2. 2
    Dip in beaten egg. Roll or toss in flour seasoned lightly with salt.
  3. 3
    Unmarinated pork:1. Season with salt and pepper. Roll or toss in flour or cornstarch. Dip in beaten egg.
  4. 4
    Roll or toss in cornstarch. Gradually add sherry 1/2 teaspoon at a time, tossing cubes until coated with a thick, heavy paste.
  5. 5
    Roll or toss lightly in flour. Season with salt and a dash of pepper.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sherry, 1/2 teaspoon five spices. Let stand 20 to 30 minutes, turning meat several times.
  7. 7
    TO DEEP-FRY: Heat the oil to about 375 degrees. Add the pork cubes a few at a time. Deep-fry until golden (about 3 minutes). Lift meat out a minute to cool while reheating oil. Return pork to oil and deep-fry until done
  8. 8
    (about 3 to 4 minutes more). If a large amount of oil is used, the pork cubes will float when done. Otherwise, check for doneness by cutting a cube open to see that it is no longer pink.

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