PORK: This is indeed an easy recipe to follow, and don't be put off by the idea of deep-frying. Try it, you will like the result.

“KING DOU” STYLE PORK CHOPS OR SPARE RIBS 京都肉排:




1 ½ lbs. pork chops or meaty spare ribs

cooking oil for deep-frying

3 tbsp. tapioca starch


seasoning:

1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. sugar
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
½ tbsp. rice wine or dry sherry
½ tbsp. minced garlic


sauce:

1 tbsp. black Chinese vinegar
1 tbsp. tomato ketchup
¾ tbsp sugar
½ tsp. sesame oil
2 tbsp. water
1 tsp. hot sauce, optional




Cut pork chops or ribs into serving pieces. If using pork chops, pound the meat lightly with the back of a clever or meat hammer to tenderize. Add seasoning ingredients and marinate for 30 minutes. Add tapioca starch and mix in well.

In wok or deep non-stick saucepan, heat enough oil for deep-frying over high heat until very hot. Drop in pork pieces and cook for 4 minutes or until golden brown and tested done. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Pour off oil from pan and reserve it for other uses. Heat wok over high heat until hot and add sauce ingredients. When sauce starts to bubble in saucepan, return pork pieces. Toss well together until meat is coated with sauce; then remove from heat right away. Serve immediately.