20-Min Crispy Fried Pork Belly Recipe—Secret Revealed!

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs provide a similar texture but with fewer calories.

five-spice powder

🥗Healthier: cumin and coriander

💰Cheaper: mixed dried herbs

Cumin and coriander can mimic the flavor profile at a lower cost.

Poke all over the pork belly slices with a fork to help the flavor soak in faster.

Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice wine to the pork belly and mix well.

Let the pork belly marinate while preparing the batter.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, egg, oil, and water until smooth.

Add the marinated pork belly to the batter and mix until evenly coated.

In a pan over high heat, heat about four tablespoons of cooking oil to 350°F.

Carefully place the pork belly slices into the hot oil and fry for 2 minutes per side.

Drain the pork belly and repeat with the rest.

Slice the pork into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, white pepper, and paprika while still hot.

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