Description
Crispy soy-glazed pork delights taste buds with its irresistible blend of Asian-inspired flavors and comforting potato accompaniment. Rich umami notes and golden-brown textures promise a memorable meal that satisfies your culinary cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 800 grams (28 ounces) pork, cut into steaks
- Potatoes, cut into “boats”
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Coating and Garnish:
- 3–4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1–2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- White sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Create strategic incisions across the pork steaks to prevent excessive shrinkage during cooking.
- Whisk together soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl for marinade.
- Submerge pork steaks in marinade and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes to enhance flavor absorption.
- Dust marinated pork with baking powder and cornstarch, ensuring even coating for crispier texture.
- Preheat oven to 180°C for potato preparation.
- Coat potato boats generously with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over potato boats for enhanced flavor and golden crust.
- Roast potatoes in preheated oven for 20-30 minutes until achieving crisp exterior and tender interior.
- Heat vegetable oil in frying pan over medium temperature.
- Sear pork steaks for 1-2 minutes per side, developing rich brown crust and sealed flavors.
- Remove pork from pan and set aside temporarily.
- In same pan, combine minced garlic, ginger powder, honey, and additional soy sauce.
- Reintroduce pork steaks to sauce, allowing them to simmer and absorb flavors for 5 minutes.
- Transfer glazed pork steaks to serving plate.
- Garnish with white sesame seeds for visual appeal and subtle nutty essence.
- Accompany with freshly baked Parmesan potato boats.
Notes
- Prevent pork from shrinking by making shallow cuts across the surface, allowing even cooking and better sauce absorption.
- Marinate the pork for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor penetration and tenderize the meat effectively.
- Sprinkle baking powder and cornstarch to create an incredibly crispy exterior that locks in moisture and provides a delightful textural contrast.
- Adjust Parmesan potato boats for dietary needs by substituting dairy-free cheese alternatives or using nutritional yeast for a similar umami flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg