Kanto-Style Porkchop Recipe | Crispy, Juicy Street Food Favorite by Chef Tatung

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken is leaner and pork belly is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium option reduces salt intake.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor complexity.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: black peppercorns

White pepper provides a different flavor profile.

In a large bowl, combine pork or chicken with fish sauce, calamansi juice, Magic Sarap, and cracked black pepper. Mix well and let sit for 15 minutes.

To the same bowl, add the egg, flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and cold water. Stir until smooth and runny, coating the meat evenly. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the meat in batches until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels or a wire rack.

Serve hot with sweet chili sauce on the side or poured over.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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