Sweet and Sour Pork
Classic Chinese dish with crispy pork in tangy sweet and sour sauce
Prep Time15m
Cook Time30m
Yield4 servings
Cuisine
Spicy:
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Ingredients
- Pork tenderloin 500g
- Bell pepper 1
- Pineapple 1 cup
- Carrot 1
- Egg 1
- Cornstarch 3 tbsp
- All-purpose flour 3 tbsp
- Vegetable oil 1 cup
- Sugar 3 tbsp
- Vinegar 3 tbsp
- Ketchup 3 tbsp
- Soy sauce 1 tbsp
- Salt 1 tsp
- Garlic 3 cloves
Steps
- Cut pork: Cut pork tenderloin into 1-inch cubes.
- Make batter: Mix flour, cornstarch, and egg to create a smooth batter.
- Coat pork: Dip each pork cube evenly into the batter.
- Heat oil: Heat oil to 175°C (350°F).
- Fry pork: Deep fry pork until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and drain.
- Make sauce: In a bowl, mix sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and a little water.
- Stir-fry aromatics: Heat 1 tbsp oil, add minced garlic and vegetables. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add sauce: Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a boil.
- Combine: Add fried pork pieces, quickly toss to coat evenly.
- Serve: Serve immediately with steamed rice.
Tips
Tips: 1) Make sure oil is hot enough before frying; 2) Double-fry for extra crispiness; 3) Add vegetables in order of cooking time; 4) Serve immediately for best texture.
