Carmel Pork Serves: 4
Vegetable oil for frying 1 T. light soy sauce
3oz Shallots, finely chopped 1 T. fish sauce
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 4 T. palm sugar
1 lb2 oz pork, thinly sliced ¼ t. white pepper
1 T. oyster sauce
1. Heat 2 inches oil in deep saucepan or wok over medium heat and deep fry the shallots until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
2. Drain oil, leaving two tablespoons in the pan. Stir-fry the garlic in the oil until light brown., then add pork and stir-fry for a few minutes.
3. Add oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar and ground pepper and continue cooking for about 5 minutes or until all liquid has evaporated and the mixture forms a thick sticky sauce.
4. Spoon onto a serving plate and sprinkle with the crispy shallots.
