Ingredients
- Pork tenderloin250 g
- Green onion, ginger, garlic (minced)a pinch of
- White vinegar2 tbsp
- Granulated sugar2 tbsp
- Light soy sauce1 tbsp
- Potato starch150 g
- Cooking oil2 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Chicken powderto taste
- White pepper powderto taste
- Bell pepper, carrot (sliced)1 cup
Sweet and Sour Pork
Total Time
50 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
20 min
350
Calories
A simplified version of the classic Northeast Chinese dish, featuring tender pork in a sweet and sour sauce.
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the ingredients. Slice the pork tenderloin into small cubes.
- 2
Marinate the pork with a pinch of salt, chicken powder, and white pepper powder. Mix well.
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix potato starch with water to create a slurry for thickening.
- 4
Heat oil in a wok to 180°C. Add the pork cubes and fry until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
- 5
Remove the pork and set aside. In the same wok, stir-fry the bell pepper and carrot slices briefly and remove.
- 6
In a clean wok, sauté minced green onion, ginger, and garlic until fragrant. Add light soy sauce and the sweet and sour sauce mixture (white vinegar and sugar).
- 7
Bring the sauce to a boil and thicken with the potato starch slurry.
- 8
Add the fried pork and vegetables back into the wok. Toss everything quickly to coat with the sauce.
- 9
Serve hot and enjoy the sweet and sour flavors.