CHIU YIM YUK LAU (FRIED FILLET OF PORK COATED WITH PEPPERY SALT)

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Chiu Yim Yuk Lau (Fried Fillet of Pork coated with Peppery Salt) image

Very tasty authentic Chinese dish. Can also use shrimp instead of pork. Might be a little on the salty side for some.

Provided by -JoeB

Categories     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice wine
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
12 ounces pork fillets, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 cups peanut oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • For the marinade: Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl.
  • Pound the pork lightly to tenderize and marinate it for 30 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a pan.
  • When the oil starts to smoke, add the pork and fry over medium heat for 1 minute.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and leave th epork in the hot oil for 1 minute.
  • Remove the pork from the pan, but do not drain the oil.
  • Reheat the oild until it starts to smoke.
  • Return the pork to the pan and fry for 30 seconds.
  • Remove, drain, and set aside.
  • Clean the pan and return it to the heat.
  • Add the salt, five-spice powder, and pepper.
  • Return the pork to the pan and toss to coat the cubes evenly.
  • Serve immediatly.

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