Sweet and Sour Pork Preparation Method

Sweet and Sour Pork, also known as "Gū Lāo Ròu", is a classic Chinese dish known for its sweet and sour flavor. Here's how to make this delicious dish:

Ingredients:

• Pork fillet: 300 g
• Green pepper: 1
• Red pepper: 1
• Pineapple: 100g
• Egg: 1
• Flour: to taste
• Corn starch: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• White pepper: to taste
• Cooking wine: 1 tablespoon
• Sugar: 3 tablespoons
• Ketchup: 4 tablespoons
• White vinegar: 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
• Water: to taste
• Oil: to taste

Procedure:

1. Preparations:

   • Cut the pork tenderloin into cubes of about 2-3 cm.
   • Cut the green and red pepper into pieces, and the pineapple into cubes.

2. Marinate the meat:

   • Add salt, white pepper and cooking wine to the pork cubes, mix well and marinate for 15 minutes.
   • Beat an egg and add it to the marinated meat, mixing well.
   • Mix flour and cornstarch in a 1:1 ratio, then evenly coat the meat pieces with the mixture.

3. Fry the meat:

   • Heat an adequate amount of oil in a pan to 170-180 degrees Celsius.
   • Fry the pieces of meat covered in flour until golden brown, then drain and leave to dry on absorbent paper.

4. Prepare the sweet and sour sauce:

   • Mix ketchup, sugar, white vinegar, soy sauce and a little water in a bowl to make the sweet and sour sauce.

5. Jump:

   • Heat a little oil in a pan, add the peppers and sauté for a few minutes.
   • Add the pineapple pieces and continue sautéing.
   • Pour the sweet and sour sauce into the pan, bring it to a boil, then add the fried pieces of meat, stirring quickly to coat each piece with the sauce.

6. Thicken the sauce:

   • Cook over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the meat and vegetables.
   • Turn off the heat and serve the dish.

Suggestions:

• To make the pieces of meat crispier, let the meat rest covered in flour for a few minutes before frying.
• The sweetness and acidity of the sweet and sour sauce can be adjusted to taste by adding more sugar for a sweeter flavor or more vinegar for a more sour flavor.

There you have it, a delicious sweet and sour pork dish ready to be enjoyed. This dish not only looks colorful, but also tastes sweet and sour, perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends.

Recommended Products:

• Rice Wine - Hua Diao Chiew : Perfect for marinating meat and adding a refined aroma.
• Light Soy Sauce : Ideal for adding flavour and colour to dishes without overpowering their taste.
• Rice Vinegar 9° : Adds a balanced acidity, essential for the characteristic sweet and sour taste.
• White Pepper Powder : Used to marinate meat, it adds a delicate spicy touch.