Garlic and Pepper Pork (Moo Tod Kratiem Prik Thai)

Garlic and pepper give this deep-fried dish it's spicy flavor.

1 Pound boneless pork chops or loin
2 Tablespoon Garlic, finely chopped
¼ Cup Coriander root, finely chopped
1 Teaspoon Ground white pepper
½Teaspoon Salt
4 Cups Cooking oil for deep frying
3 to 4 Romaine lettuce leaves

1. Slice pork into 1/8" thick strips.
2. Grind the garlic and coriander root in a mortar or blender.
3. If you are using blender, just add enough oil to aid in the grinding.
4. Cover the pork with the garlic coriander root mixture, salt & white pepper
5. Marinate the pork for 2 hrs. at room temperature or refrigerate overnight.
6. In a wok, heat oil on a high heat.
7. Deep-fry the pork for about 5 minutes until they are golden brown.
8. Place the pork over lettuce leaves on a plate
9. Serve hot with Jasmine rice.

Makes 3 to 4 servings