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Sweet And Sour Pork

Name: Sweet And Sour Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 200g Pork; 1 Egg; Dash Water; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; 10g Soy Sauce; 10g Starch; 30g Tomato Puree; 10g Vinegar; Dash Coriander

Sweet And Sour Pork is a classic Chinese dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Pork, Egg, Soy Sauce, Starch, Tomato Puree, Vinegar and Coriander, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Chinese cooking, the dish focuses on defined by high-heat wok cooking, savory soy reductions, and aromatic ginger and scallions.

In authentic Chinese tradition, Sweet And Sour Pork is best presented with steamed jasmine rice and hot tea.

If you enjoy authentic Chinese cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Hot And Sour Soup.

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Ingredients

Pork200g
Egg1
WaterDash
Salt1/2 tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Soy Sauce10g
Starch10g
Tomato Puree30g
Vinegar10g
CorianderDash

Step-by-Step Instructions

20 steps

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Step 1

Preparation

Step 2

Crack the egg into a bowl.

Step 3

Separate the egg white and yolk.

Step 4

Sweet and Sour Pork

Step 5🔪 Prep

Slice the pork tenderloin into strips.

Step 6🥣 Marinate

Prepare the marinade using a pinch of salt, one teaspoon of starch, two teaspoons of light soy sauce, and an egg white.

Step 7🥣 Marinate⏱️ 20 minutes

Marinade the pork strips for about 20 minutes.

Step 8

Put the remaining starch in a bowl.

Step 9

Add some water and vinegar to make a starchy sauce.

Step 10

Sweet and Sour Pork

Step 11

Cooking Instructions

Step 12

Pour the cooking oil into a wok and heat to 190°C (375°F).

Step 13🍳 Fry

Add the marinated pork strips and fry them until they turn brown.

Step 14

Remove the cooked pork from the wok and place on a plate.

Step 15

Leave some oil in the wok.

Step 16

Put the tomato sauce and white sugar into the wok, and heat until the oil and sauce are fully combined.

Step 17

Add some water to the wok and thoroughly heat the sweet and sour sauce before adding the pork strips to it.

Step 18

Pour in the starchy sauce.

Step 19🍳 Fry

Stir-fry all the ingredients until the pork and sauce are thoroughly mixed together.

Step 20✨ Serve

Serve on a plate and add some coriander for decoration.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Sweet And Sour Pork reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Chinese home cooking, defined by high-heat wok cooking, savory soy reductions, and aromatic ginger and scallions. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

You can freely swap pork with firm pressed tofu, seitan, or thinly sliced mushrooms for a wholesome, plant-based stir-fry with equal bite and flavor absorption.

Chef Technique Tips

Ensure all ingredients are sliced to uniform thickness and patted dry before they hit the pan. Searing in a scorching hot skillet or wok creates authentic smoky caramelization ('wok hei') rather than steaming the ingredients.

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