Experience the perfect balance of sweet and savory with this Chinese Honey Pork recipe. Tender pieces of pork neck are marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and ginger, then twice-fried for a crispy exterior. Finished with a delectable honey glaze, this dish is a must-try for lovers of Chinese cuisine. Serve with steamed rice and garnish with green onions for a stunning presentation.
Ingredients (Serves 4):
- Pork neck: 600g (1.3 lbs)
- Fresh ginger root: 3 cm (1.2 inches), 35-40g (1.2-1.4 oz)
- Garlic cloves: 4 (20g or 0.7 oz)
- Soy sauce: 6 tbsp (90ml), divided
- Oyster sauce: 2 tbsp (30g)
- Chinese cooking wine or white wine: 1 tbsp (15ml)
- Cornstarch: 4 tbsp (32g)
- Honey: 2 tbsp (35g)
- Baking powder: 0.5 tsp (2.5g)
- Freshly ground white pepper: 0.3 tsp (1.5g)
- Salt: 1 tsp (5g)
- Oil for deep frying
- Green onions for garnish
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions:
Marinate the Pork:
Cut the pork into large pieces, about 10 cm (4 inches). Season with salt, white pepper, and baking powder. Add the wine, 3 tbsp (45ml) of soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Mix thoroughly by hand. Sprinkle with cornstarch and mix again. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours.
Prepare the Aromatics:
Peel the garlic and ginger. Finely chop the garlic and slice the ginger into matchstick-sized pieces.
First Frying:
Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat. Fry the pork in batches until lightly browned on all sides and about 80% cooked. Remove the pieces to a plate.
Second Frying:
Strain the oil and reheat it over high heat. Fry the pork again until dark golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
Make the Sauce:
Leave about 1.5 tbsp (22ml) of oil in the wok. Add the ginger and stir-fry over medium-high heat for 20 seconds. Add the garlic and stir-fry for another 20 seconds. Pour in 200ml (3/4 cup) of water and bring to a boil. Add the remaining 3 tbsp (45ml) of soy sauce and honey. Reduce the mixture by half.
Combine Pork and Sauce:
Add the fried pork to the sauce. Cook over high heat, turning the pieces continuously until the sauce has almost completely evaporated, coating the pork.
Serve:
Serve the pork hot, garnished with green onions, alongside steamed rice.
Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 885.52 kcal
Protein: 23.65g
Fat: 70.97g
Carbohydrates: 37.21g
Enjoy this delicious Chinese Honey Pork as a delightful main course that brings the flavors of Chinese cuisine to your table.
