Fried Pork Intestines (炸大肠)
炸大肠 (Fried Pork Intestines) is a popular dish in Shanxi Cuisine, known for its crispy texture and savory flavor. This dish is a great appetizer or side dish for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 500g pork intestines, cleaned and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, season the pork intestines with salt and white pepper. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Coat the marinated pork intestines with cornstarch, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a deep pan or wok over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the pork intestines in batches and fry until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the fried pork intestines from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot and crispy fried pork intestines as an appetizer or side dish.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 18g
- Carbohydrates
- 6g
Supplies
Large bowl Deep pan or wok Paper towels
Tools
Tongs Spatula
Serving suggestions
Serve the fried pork intestines with a side of spicy dipping sauce or a sprinkle of Sichuan peppercorn for an extra kick.
Tips & tricks
Make sure to thoroughly clean the pork intestines before cooking to remove any impurities and odor.
Cost
$10