Description
Crispy pork tossed in a homemade sweet and sour sauce with bell peppers and pineapple.
Ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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- 17 ounces (482 g) pork loin
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 pieces spring onion
- 1 piece green bell pepper
- 1 piece yellow bell pepper
- 2 pieces canned pineapple ring
- vegetable or sunflower oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine
- 3 tablespoons plain flour
- 1 piece egg
- 2-3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 1 teaspoon plum sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon corn flour
- 120 ml (1/2 cups) water
Instructions
- Cut the pork into bite-sized cubes and place in a mixing bowl.
- Add Chinese 5 spice, salt, soy sauce, and Chinese rice wine; marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Mix the sweet and sour ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Coat the pork lightly with flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with more flour.
- Heat oil in a wok and deep fry the pork in batches for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Clean your wok and heat 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Add chopped garlic, spring onions, green pepper, and pineapple pieces. Stir-fry for 30-40 seconds.
- Add sweet and sour sauce. Bring to a boil and add the pork pieces to the wok.
- Stir to mix, then serve.
Notes
- For extra crispy pork, ensure the pork is completely dry before coating with flour and egg.
- To adjust the sweetness, add more or less brown sugar to the sweet and sour sauce to your liking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently in a pan or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 100