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The Perfect Trio of Crispy, Golden Fried Delights for a Cozy Weekend

24 January, 2025

Crispy Thai-Style Pork Belly

Ingredients for the pork belly: 1 kg pork belly; 1 tablespoon of salt; 2 tablespoons of soy sauce; 1 tablespoon of vinegar; 1 teaspoon of refined salt.

Ingredients for the dipping sauce: Lime wedges; ground roasted rice; chili powder; fish sauce; tamarind juice; sugar; lime; finely chopped coriander and scallions; and oil for frying.

Preparation:

– Step 1: Rinse the pork belly and place it in a pot with water, salt, and soy sauce. Bring the water to a boil and cook the meat until it is slightly cooked on the outside. Remove the meat and drain.

– Step 2: Use paper towels to dry the surface of the meat. Poke holes in the skin with a fork and rub with vinegar and refined salt.

– Step 3: Air-dry the meat in the sun or in a well-ventilated area for about an hour.

– Step 4: Heat oil in a large pan, ensuring there is enough to submerge the meat. To prevent the meat from burning or sticking to the pan, you can place a small rack at the bottom. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the meat in the pan and fry until both sides are golden brown and the skin is crispy. Turn the meat over to ensure even cooking. Once done, remove from the oil and drain on paper towels before slicing into bite-sized pieces.

– Step 5: Prepare the dipping sauce by combining all the ingredients in a bowl and mixing well.

Crispy Fried Shrimp

Ingredients: 8 large shrimp; 1 egg; 1 package of panko breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons of flour; pepper, seasoning, oil for frying.

Preparation:

– Step 1: Clean and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails intact. Season the shrimp with salt and seasoning, and let it marinate for about 15 minutes.

– Step 2: In a bowl, beat the egg and mix it with the flour until smooth. You can use a strainer to avoid lumps.

– Step 3: Spread the panko breadcrumbs on a plate. Hold the shrimp by the tail and dip it into the egg and flour mixture, then coat it evenly with the breadcrumbs. Place the shrimp on a separate plate with the breadcrumbs.

– Step 4: Heat oil in a pan and fry the shrimp until golden brown. Once cooked, remove from the oil and drain on paper towels to reduce greasiness.

Vietnamese Pork Spring Rolls

Minced pork shoulder is mixed with wood ear mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, glass noodles, shredded carrots, scallions, cilantro, perilla leaves, egg, and seasonings including 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, 2 teaspoons of fish sauce, pepper, and MSG.

After mixing all the ingredients, use rice paper or spring roll wrappers to create rolls of a suitable size.

Finally, heat oil in a pan and fry the spring rolls over low heat until golden brown on all sides. Serve with a dipping sauce made of fish sauce and chili peppers to enhance the flavor.