Pork Karaage (Shallow-Fried, Less Oil)

Steps

1. 1
   Place the pork slices in a bag. Rub in the sugar evenly first, then add soy sauce and sake, mixing well to coat. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
2. 2
   After marinating, add potato starch and toss to coat each piece of pork evenly.
3. 3
   Pour salad oil into a frying pan and heat over medium heat for about 1 minute.
4. 4
   Lightly shape the meat into small balls and place them in the hot oil. Let them fry undisturbed until golden on the bottom.
5. 5
   After about 2.5 minutes, flip and fry the other side the same way until golden and cooked through, then remove from the pan.
6. 6
   Wipe out the excess oil from the pan, then add soy sauce, mirin, sake, vinegar, sugar, and grated garlic, stirring well to combine.
7. 7
   Heat the sauce over medium heat until it comes to a boil, then turn off the heat.
8. 8
   Return the fried pork balls to the pan and toss well to coat evenly with the sauce. Serve.