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Crispy Taiwanese Pork Cutlets

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Sliced pork cutlet on a plate
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Lillian Chou

Flattening pork chops with the dull edge of a cleaver or heavy knife gives the surface an almost fluffy texture and helps the potato starch coating adhere.  

  

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Ingredient Info

Soy paste is a Taiwanese soy sauce–based condiment and can be purchased online here or here, or found in Chinese markets.

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