Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.5 lb

boneless pork loin

sliced into bite-sized pieces

1 tbsp

sake

0.5 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

pepper

1 pinch

ground ginger

4.5 tbsp

cornstarch

1 unit

eggs

0.25 cup

frozen peas

2 unit

mini red bell peppers

finely chopped

2 unit

mini yellow bell peppers

finely chopped

0.25 unit

onion

finely chopped

1 unit

canola oil

for deep-frying

1 tbsp

soy sauce

1 tbsp

oyster sauce

1 tbsp

vinegar

1 tbsp

mirin

2 tbsp

rice syrup

3 tbsp

water

2 tsp

fresh lemon juice

1 tsp

garlic

minced

0.5 tsp

sesame oil

0.25 tsp

ground ginger

4 unit

dried red peppers

Step 1
~3 min

Slice the pork loin into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2
~3 min

In a large bowl, marinate the pork with sake, salt, pepper, and ground ginger. Mix well and let it sit for 10 minutes.

Step 3
~3 min

In another bowl, combine cornstarch and egg(s) to create a batter.

Step 4
~3 min

Coat the marinated pork pieces thoroughly in the cornstarch batter.

Step 5
~3 min

Heat canola oil in a frying pan or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).

Step 6
~3 min

Deep fry the pork until golden brown. Ensure not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 7
~3 min

Remove the fried pork and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 8
~3 min

Once the pork has cooled slightly, fry it again for about 1-2 minutes to enhance crispness.

Step 9
~3 min

In a small bowl, prepare the sauce by combining soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, mirin, rice syrup, water, lemon juice, minced garlic, sesame oil, ground ginger, and dried red peppers (broken in half or whole).

Step 10
~3 min

Finely chop the red and yellow bell peppers and onion. Combine with frozen peas.

Step 11
~3 min

Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

Step 12
~3 min

Add the chopped vegetables and sauté for about 2 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 13
~3 min

Pour the prepared spicy garlic sauce into the skillet with the vegetables and bring to a boil.

Step 14
~3 min

Add the twice-fried pork pieces to the skillet.

Step 15
~3 min

Toss and mix well until all the pork pieces are evenly coated with the sauce.

Step 16
~3 min

Serve hot with steamed rice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the oil is hot enough for deep frying to achieve maximum crispness.

Adjust the amount of dried red peppers to control the spice level.

Serve immediately after cooking to prevent the pork from becoming soggy.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with steamed rice.

Serve with Korean side dishes (banchan).

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed Rice
Kimchi
Korean Pickled Radish

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Korea (Korean-Chinese Cuisine)

Cultural Significance

Popularized by Chinese immigrants in Korea; reflects a fusion of culinary traditions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Special occasions

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Family Dinner
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100