How to Make Pork Tempura
Pork Tempura is a crispy, golden-fried dish featuring tender pork coated in a savory breading, served with a flavorful dipping sauce that combines the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Prep Time8 minutes mins
Cook Time8 minutes mins
Total Time16 minutes mins
Course: Pork Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino/Japanese
Keyword: fried pork recipe, Japanese pork recipe, pork recipe, pork tempura
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 357kcal
Author: Manny
- 1/2 kilo pork shoulder kasim or tenderloin, cut into 1/2" x 1/2" strips
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3/4 cup Japanese bread crumbs
- 1 piece raw egg beaten
Tempura sauce ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fish or shrimp broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/8 cup rice wine
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup grated radish labanos
How to cook Pork Tempura:
Rub the pork with salt and pepper and set side. Combine flour and cornstarch in a bowl and mix.
Heat oil in a pan for deep frying, about 2 cups. Dredge the pork in the flour/cornstarch mix individually and dip in the beaten egg.
Roll in bread crumbs and deep fry until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack or plate with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve with tempura sauce.
How to make tempura sauce:
Cooking Tips:
Choose the Right Cut of Pork
To get the best results, use pork tenderloin since this is naturally lean and tender, and cooks fast. If you cannot find tenderloin, you may as well substitute it with pork shoulder that will take a little longer before it becomes tender enough. Do not forget to sprinkle salt and pepper for the natural flavor of pork to shine through when fried.
Getting the Perfect Crunchy Coating
To achieve a fantastic, crispy, and golden crust, pass the pork through a flour and cornstarch mix, then beaten egg, and finally bread crumbs. This way, the breading will stick well and gives you that mouthwatering crunch when fried. When you fry, fry always in very hot oil, approximately 350 F to prevent the allowance of too much grease being soaked up by the coating.
Prep the Sauce Ahead of Time
Prepare the dipping sauce ahead, so it may sit for the flavors to meld and deepen. In a small saucepan over medium, combine soy sauce, mirin, and sugar; bring just to simmer and let cook for about three minutes. Cool completely to room temperature. This will make the serving process easier, by concentrating efforts on getting the pork right with the frying. 