Guo Bao Rou

Guo Bao Rou is a mouthwatering Chinese dish featuring tender, marinated meat coated in a crispy batter and baked to perfection. This Halal version brings out rich flavors while maintaining authenticity and a delightful crunch.

Ingredients

• Pork tenderloin (or Halal beef) - 250 grams
• Cornstarch - 100 grams
• All-purpose flour - 50 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Water - 100 ml
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Vegetable oil - for baking (about 1 tablespoon)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Slice the pork tenderloin into thin strips and marinate with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper for at least 15 minutes.
3. In a bowl, mix cornstarch and all-purpose flour together.
4. In another bowl, beat the egg and add water to create a batter.
5. Coat each marinated meat strip in the flour mixture, then dip it into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
6. Arrange the coated strips on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
7. Drizzle the vegetable oil over the meat strips to promote crispiness.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through until golden brown.
9. Once done, remove from the oven and sprinkle with sesame oil and chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein for muscle repair and growth.
• Contains ginger and garlic, which may support immune health.

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