CRISPY TAIWANESE PORK CUTLETS
Flattening pork chops with the dull edge of a cleaver or heavy knife gives the surface an almost fluffy texture and helps the potato starch coating adhere.
Provided by Lisa Cheng Smith
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Lunar New Year Fry Pork Soy Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kid-Friendly
Yield 8 small servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Working one at a time, place pork chops on a cutting board and use the back of a cleaver or heavy chef's knife to pound meat, moving knife back and forth across the surface, to ⅛"-¼" thick. The surface will be jagged and textured.
- Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, soy paste, sugar, black pepper, white pepper (if using), cinnamon, Five-Spice Powder, and ⅓ cup water in a large bowl. Add pork chops and turn to coat well. Cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours.
- Remove pork from marinade and pat dry. Place sweet potato starch in a large shallow dish. Working one at a time, dredge pork in starch to coat well on both sides; shake off excess and transfer to a plate.
- Clip thermometer to the side of a large skillet or pot and pour in oil to come ½" up sides. Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 350°F. Working in batches, fry pork until just golden, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet and let drain.
- Repeat process, frying pork a second time until deep golden brown, about 30 seconds per side. Return to rack and let cool slightly.
- Transfer pork to a cutting board; slice into strips. Arrange in a single layer on a platter; sprinkle with gochugaru if using.
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