Pork Chops, Chinese Style

Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork chops
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sesame seed oil
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup oil (for frying)
• cilantro (to garnish, and additional flavor)

Directions

1. 1

   Pound pork chops to thin them a bit; combine next five ingredients and marinate the chops in the mixture for 30 minutes, then drain.

2. 2

   Dredge pork chops with cornstarch.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a wok or skillet; fry chops until golden brown; cook about 5 minutes each side.

4. 4

   Drain on paper towel.

5. 5

   Place on a platter and garnish with cilantro.