Sweet and Sour Pork
Main Plate

Sweet and Sour Pork

A classic Chinese dish featuring pork strips in a tangy-sweet tomato-based sauce, finished with a hint of coriander.

40 min4 servingsMediumChinese

by Clarita

Steps

  1. 1

    Crack the egg into a bowl and separate the egg white from the yolk.

  2. 2

    Slice the pork tenderloin into strips.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Marinate the pork strips for about 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Place the remaining starch in a bowl, add some water and vinegar to make a starchy sauce.

  6. 6

    Heat cooking oil in a wok to about 190°C 190 °C · 374 °F · Gas 5 · Medium heat (375°F 191 °C · 375 °F · Gas 5 · Medium heat).

  7. 7

    Fry the marinated pork strips until they turn brown, then remove them to a plate.

  8. 8

    Add tomato sauce and white sugar to the wok and heat until the oil and sauce are well combined.

  9. 9

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

  10. 10

    Pour in the starchy sauce and stir-fry until the pork and sauce are evenly coated.

  11. 11

    Serve on a plate and garnish with coriander.

  12. 12

    Optional: adjust sweetness or tanginess to taste before serving.

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