Maiale fritto thailandese (Moo Tod)

Ingredienti

• 350 g pork (sliced into thin strips)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp dark soy sauce (optional)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp tempura flour
• 1 tbsp cold water
• oil (as needed for deep-frying)

Preparazione

1. 1

   Marinate the pork. Add the sliced pork to a bowl with oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and dark soy sauce (if using). Mix well and let it marinate for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Coat the pork. Sprinkle the tempura flour over the pork. Add about 1 tablespoon cold water and mix until lightly coated. The coating should be thin, not a thick batter.

3. 3

   Heat the oil. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat until hot. The pork should sizzle immediately when added.

4. 4

   Fry in batches. Add the pork in batches without overcrowding the pan. Fry until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally for even cooking.

5. 5

   Drain and rest. Remove the pork and drain on a rack or paper towels. Let it rest briefly to crisp up.

6. 6

   Serve. Serve hot with rice and your favorite dipping sauce.