Pork with sweet and sour sauce, oriental style

4 servings

40 minutes

Sweet and sour pork in the Eastern style is a true gastronomic masterpiece of Chinese cuisine. This dish combines the tenderness of juicy pork with the rich flavor of caramelized sweet and sour sauce, creating a harmonious blend of sweetness and slight acidity. The recipe is based on the traditional technique of frying meat in corn starch, giving the pieces an appetizing crispy crust. The sauce made from rice vinegar, tomato sauce, and sugar reveals subtle Eastern notes that enhance the natural juiciness of the meat. This dish pairs perfectly with a fresh vegetable garnish or fluffy white rice that absorbs the aromatic sauce. Sweet and sour pork is suitable for a cozy family dinner or a festive feast, bringing warmth to the table from Eastern culinary traditions.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 763.6
• Proteins: 34.3g
• Fats: 29.2g
• Carbohydrates: 93.3g

Ingredients

• Pork tenderloin: 600 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Cornstarch: 120 g
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp
• Onion: 1 head
• Red chilli pepper: 1 pc
• Green onions: 2 stem
• Rice vinegar: 250 ml
• Tomato sauce: 4 tbsp
• Sugar: 220 g

Cooking steps

1. Cut the pork into cubes, place in a bowl, add eggs and 4 tablespoons of corn starch. Coat the meat in the starch and egg mixture, then transfer to a sieve to remove excess starch.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork tenderloin: 600 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Cornstarch: 120 g

2. Heat a wok pan over high heat, pour in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat until it starts to smoke. Sauté the chopped onion for 1 minute. Dice the red pepper and chop the green onion into small pieces. Add them to the pan with the onion and sauté for another minute. Then add vinegar, tomato sauce, and sugar, reduce the heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 3 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Red chilli pepper: 1 piece
   • Green onions: 2 stems
   • Rice vinegar: 250 ml
   • Tomato sauce: 4 tablespoons
   • Sugar: 220 g

3. Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Pour into a pan and cook on low heat for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly. Transfer the sauce to a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cornstarch: 120 g
   • Rice vinegar: 250 ml

4. Take a non-stick pan and heat half of the remaining oil over medium heat. Add half of the pork and fry until the meat is crispy. Remove the meat from the pan. Repeat with the remaining oil and meat. Return all the meat to the pan and add the sauce. Simmer until the sauce starts to boil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Pork tenderloin: 600 g
   • Tomato sauce: 4 tablespoons