Solita

Ingredients for Solita

• 6 bone-in pork shoulder chops
• 1/4 cup pork or chicken stock
• Oil, for deep-frying
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 whole garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup flour
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 egg

How to cook Solita

1. 1.Cut each chop halfway from the bone and push the meat to one end, forming a lollipop shape.
2. 2.Mix pepper, bay leaves, garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, and salt. Massage over pork and marinate for 30 minutes.
3. 3.Place pork and marinade in a covered pan with stock. Steam over medium heat, reduce to low, and cook 25 minutes until fully cooked.
4. 4.Uncover and cook over high heat until remaining liquid is absorbed; cool the pork. Whisk flour, water, and egg into a lump-free batter.
5. 5.Heat deep-frying oil to 180°C. Coat pork in batter, fry about 5 minutes until crisp, and drain well.