Taiwanese Pork Chop Recipe

Ingredients

• 5 pork loin chops (1.25 lbs)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 3 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp michiu (or rice cooking wine)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp five spice powder (optional)
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp sweet potato starch
• Cooking oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Place plastic wrap over the pork chops and...: Place plastic wrap over the pork chops and pound with a meat tenderizer until about ¼-inch thick. Optionally, poke with a fork to help absorb marinade.

2. 2

   In a bowl or zip-top bag, combine pork...: In a bowl or zip-top bag, combine pork chops, sugar, white pepper, soy sauce, michiu, cornstarch, five spice (if using), and garlic. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.

3. 3

   Spread sweet potato starch on a plate. Lightly...: Spread sweet potato starch on a plate. Lightly coat each marinated chop on both sides.

4. 4

   Heat a skillet over medium-high and add oil....: Heat a skillet over medium-high and add oil. Pan-fry chops in batches, 3 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.

5. 5

   Remove to paper towels to drain excess oil....: Remove to paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with steamed rice and veggies.