Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

• 300g pork tenderloin
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 1/2 green bell pepper
• 1/2 onion
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Vegetable oil for frying

Steps

1. Cut pork tenderloin into strips about 1cm thick, marinate with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce for 15 minutes
2. Mix egg, cornstarch, and flour to make a batter, coat pork strips evenly
3. Heat oil to 170°C (340°F), fry pork strips until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes
4. Remove and drain on paper towels, then fry again at higher heat for 30 seconds for extra crispiness
5. Cut bell peppers and onion into chunks, stir-fry quickly and set aside
6. In a clean wok, combine ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, and 2 tablespoons water, bring to a simmer
7. Add cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce until glossy
8. Toss in the pork strips and vegetables, coat evenly with sauce and serve immediately