Photograph of the finished Crispy Fried Pork Brain

Vietnam · Óc heo chiên giòn

Crispy Fried Pork Brain

40 min Hands-on time + 30 min waiting
MediumDifficulty
6 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Pork brain Pork brain 2.6 lb
  • Photograph of Panko breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs 11.3 oz
  • Photograph of Chicken eggs Chicken eggs 8
  • Photograph of Flour Flour 6.3 oz
  • Photograph of Oil Oil 5 ⅛ cups
  • Photograph of Ginger Ginger 3.5 oz
  • Photograph of Black pepper Black pepper 0.6 oz
  • Photograph of Lime Lime 2
  • Photograph of Thai sweet chili sauce Thai sweet chili sauce 7.1 oz

Method

  1. 1 Soak the pig's brain in ginger-salt water for 20 minutes, then remove all the membranes and blood vessels on the outside.
  2. 2 Removing the membrane completely is a crucial step; leaving it on will result in a fishy taste and bitter flavor.
  3. 3 Blanch the pig's brain in boiling water with ginger for exactly 90 seconds, then remove and place in cold water to firm it up.
  4. 4 Cut into bite-sized pieces, let them drain completely, and then rub with salt and pepper.
  5. 5 Roll the dough in flour, dip it in egg, and then coat it thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
  6. 6 Deep-fry at 175 degrees for exactly 3 minutes until the crust is golden and crispy, then dip in sweet chili sauce with lime juice.

With an appliance

  • Air fryer 35 min

    Step 6: Spray evenly with oil, then steam in a hot air pot at 195 degrees for 10 minutes, flipping at minute 6.

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