Medallion of Pork With Sesame Seeds

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Place the pork slices on a flat surface. Pound the meat lightly with a mallet or meat pounder.

2. Step 2

   Combine the shallots, ginger, white wine, sherry, pepper flakes, ground pepper and soy sauce in a bowl and blend. Place the pork in a dish. Pour the mixture over the pork and marinate for 10 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Combine the egg white with the cornstarch in a bowl and beat well with a wire whisk to blend.

4. Step 4

   Drain the pork medallions, reserving the marinade. Brush the medallions with the egg white mixture.

5. Step 5

   Pour the sesame seeds into a flat dish and dip the medallions one at a time in the seeds to coat both sides generously.

6. Step 6

   Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the slices in one layer. When the oil is hot, add the slices of meat and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until brown. Turn the slices over and cook about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat and continue cooking for about 2 minutes longer, turning the slices occasionally. Transfer the meat to a warm serving platter.

7. Step 7

   In a small saucepan, add the reserved marinade and bring to a simmer. Cook about 2 minutes. Stir in the butter and blend well.

8. Step 8

   Spoon the sauce over the pork medallions and sprinkle with coriander. Serve immediately.