Soft Fried Pork Tenderloin (软炸里脊)

软炸里脊

Soft Fried Pork Tenderloin (软炸里脊) — a Shandong Chinese recipe made with pork tenderloin, ready in about 30 minutes. Step-by-step instructions with photos.

Ingredients

• pork tenderloin
• egg whites
• cornstarch
• all-purpose flour
• Shaoxing wine
• light soy sauce
• neutral oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. Cut pork into 2cm x 5cm strips. Marinate with wine, soy sauce, and pinch of salt for 15 minutes.
2. Beat egg whites until foamy, fold in cornstarch and flour to make batter.
3. Heat oil to 160°C, dip pork strips in batter, fry 3-4 minutes until golden and cooked through.
4. Drain, sprinkle with salt and pepper, serve with plum sauce. (Crust stays matte and crackly)
5. Prepare plum sauce dipping sauce: mix plum jam with a splash of rice vinegar and a pinch of sugar.