Northern Sweet And Sour Pork

Name: Northern Sweet And Sour Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 250 g pork scotch; 1 tablespoon oil; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon MSG; 0.25 teaspoon white pepper; 0.5 cup potato starch; 0.25 cup water; 0.5 cup tapioca starch; 0.5 cup sugar; 0.5 cup vinegar; 1 cup water; 0.5 teaspoon soy sauce; 0.5 red capsicum, cut; 0.5 green capsicum, cut; 0.25 onion , cut; 0.5 cup canned pineapple; 0.5 tablespoons potato starch

A uniquely light, tangy, and sour pork dish from northern China. The flavor is vibrant and will disappear as soon as it’s served.

Serves 2 servings Prep 15 min. Cook 10 min.

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Marinade Ingredients

250 g pork scotch
1 tablespoon oil
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon MSG
0.25 teaspoon white pepper
0.5 cup potato starch
0.25 cup water
0.5 cup tapioca starch

Sauce Ingredients

0.5 cup sugar
0.5 cup vinegar
1 cup water
0.5 teaspoon soy sauce

Stir Fry Ingredients

0.5 red capsicum, cut
0.5 green capsicum, cut
0.25 onion , cut
0.5 cup canned pineapple
0.5 tablespoons potato starch

Method

Step 1: Marinade

Cut the pork into thin 5mm pices

Marinate the pork with all the marinade ingredients.

In a separate bowl, mix the potato starch with water to create a slurry.

Combine the pork with the starch water and dip the pieces into the tapioca starch to coat evenly.

Step 2: Cook the Pork

Place the coated pork evenly onto a tray and spray with oil.

Roast in an oven preheated to 180°C for 4 minutes on each side.

Step 3: Stir Fry

In a small wok or pan, combine the soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and water; bring to a light simmer.

Add the stir fry vegetables and cook briefly.

Thicken the sauce with a little potato starch slurry and add the cooked pork.

Toss everything together and serve immediately with steamed rice.