Pork belly is a very common ingredient in Chinese cuisine, and it is characterized by its tender, fat and lean meat, which is very suitable for cooking a variety of dishes. Deep-fried pork belly fillet is a very popular traditional snack with a crispy texture and unique aroma that many people will have a lingering aftertaste. So, how do you fry crispy and crispy pork belly slices?
First of all, choosing good quality pork belly is key. Fresh pork belly is fat and lean, layered, and elastic. If you use frozen pork belly, you need to thaw it ahead of time and make sure that no ice crystals remain, otherwise it will affect the taste.
Secondly, when cutting meat, it is necessary to pay attention to the uniform thickness, generally speaking, the thickness is about 2-3 cm. Slices of meat that are too thin are easy to burn, and slices that are too thick are not easy to fry through. Cut pork belly needs to be marinated with seasonings for a while to add flavor and texture. Common seasonings include salt, pepper, light soy sauce, cooking wine, etc. Depending on your taste, you can also add spices such as green onions, ginger, minced garlic or five-spice powder.
Next is the frying process. Before frying, you need to preheat the oil pan, and when the oil temperature reaches a suitable temperature (generally about 180 degrees is appropriate), put the marinated pork belly slices into the pan. When frying, use medium-low heat to avoid scorching. During the frying process, the meat slices need to be constantly turned so that they are evenly heated. Fry until the surface of the meat slices is golden brown and crispy, then remove and drain the oil.
Finally, the fried pork belly slices can be eaten with different seasonings to increase the texture and flavor. For example, you can sprinkle some spices such as chili powder, pepper powder, cumin powder, etc., or you can dip it in some chutney or sweet sauce. In addition, you can also eat fried pork belly slices sandwiched between grilled naan or scones, similar to the way of grilled meat sandwich buns, which has a unique flavor.
In short, if you want to fry crispy and crispy pork belly slices, you need to pay attention to multiple links such as material selection, meat cutting, marinating and frying. Through continuous trial and practice, I believe that everyone can master the cooking skills of this delicious dish and enjoy the delicious taste of pork belly.