Fried Pork with Garlic and Pepper

Ingredients

• Pork500g
• Sugar1 tablespoon
• MSG (Monosodium Glutamate)1 teaspoon
• Oyster Sauce2 tablespoons
• Light Soy Sauce1 tablespoon
• Seasoning Powder1 teaspoon
• Cornstarch or Tapioca Starch2 tablespoons
• Cooking Oil1/4 cup (for marinating) + 1/2 cup (for frying)
• Garlic (Thai garlic preferred)1/2 cup, minced
• Shallots1/4 cup, minced
• Dark Soy Sauce1 tablespoon
• Ground White Pepper1 teaspoon

Method

1. 1

   Slice the pork into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced pork with sugar, MSG, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, seasoning powder, cornstarch, and 1/4 cup of cooking oil. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the pork is tender.

3. 3

   Heat 1/2 cup of cooking oil in a wok over low heat. Add the minced garlic and shallots and fry until they are golden brown and fragrant. Be careful not to overcook them, as they will continue to brown from residual heat.

4. 4

   Remove the fried garlic and shallots from the wok using a strainer and drain any excess oil. Set aside.

5. 5

   In the same wok with the remaining oil, add the marinated pork. Fry until the pork is cooked through and slightly browned.

6. 6

   Drain any excess oil from the cooked pork.

7. 7

   Add dark soy sauce for color and ground white pepper to the pork. Stir-fry to combine all ingredients evenly.

8. 8

   Add about half of the fried garlic and shallots to the pork and stir-fry briefly to incorporate.

9. 9

   Transfer the fried pork with garlic and pepper to a serving plate.

10. 10

    Garnish with the remaining fried garlic and shallots.

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min