Fried Pork Ears And Spicy Chili Sauce / Asian Cooking Style

pork ears

🥗Healthier: chicken skin

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken skin offers a lower-fat option while pork belly is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake, while tamari is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

chili flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh chili provides more flavor, while cayenne is less expensive.

Clean pork ears thoroughly under cold water

Boil pork ears in a pot with water for 1-2 hours until tender

Remove pork ears and let them cool

Slice pork ears into thin strips

Coat sliced pork ears with cornstarch evenly

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering

Fry pork ear strips in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes

Remove fried pork ears and drain on paper towels

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