Lobak (Five-Spice Meat Rolls)
These super yummy Lobak (Five-Spice Meat Rolls) are made with beancurd sheets, pork tenderloin, and spices. They are deliciously crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Also very easy to prepare.
- Prep time
- 25 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb pork tenderloin ((cut into 1 inch strips) (450g))
- 1 tsp five-spice powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- 1 tsp sweet dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 green onions ((finely sliced))
- 1 egg
- 2 large fresh beancurd sheets ((cut into eight 7 in x 7 in squares))
- Sufficient vegetable oil (for deep frying)
Instructions
- 1
Combine pork tenderloin strips, five-spice powder, salt, ground pepper, sweet dark soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, and egg in a medium bowl. Leave to marinate for 30 minutes.
- 2
Place a piece of prepared beancurd sheet on your work surface. Wipe with a damp towel to soften.
- 3
Spoon a generous strip of marinated meat mixture onto one edge of a piece of 7 in x 7 in beancurd sheet, leaving about an inch uncovered on each side.
- 4
Roll neatly into a cylinder. Place seam side down onto a plate.
- 5
Heat sufficient vegetable oil in a deep fryer or pan to about 325˚F (165˚C). Carefully lower prepared meat rolls into the hot oil and deep fry turning until golden brown. This should take 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Slice each roll at a diagonal and serve immediately with sweet chili sauce.