The method
4 steps · 30 min
- 01
Marinate pork 20 minutes; dredge in cornstarch.
- 02
Shallow-fry twice until deeply golden; drain.
- 03
In near-dry wok, sizzle garlic and jalapeño 30 seconds.
- 04
Return pork; toss with five-spice, pepper, salt, scallion.

Crispy battered pork chops tossed in the wok with fried garlic, jalapeño, and five-spice salt.
4 steps · 30 min
Marinate pork 20 minutes; dredge in cornstarch.
Shallow-fry twice until deeply golden; drain.
In near-dry wok, sizzle garlic and jalapeño 30 seconds.
Return pork; toss with five-spice, pepper, salt, scallion.