Sweet and Sour Pork
An outstandingly colourful and delightful dish that is so famous and welcome by people all over the world.
1 lb pork, boneless butts or steaks, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tbsp light soy sauce
drops sesame oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup pineapple chunks
1 carrot, skinned and thinly sliced
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
1/3 cup vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp Tapioca starch
1/2 of a small can tomato paste
Batter mix:
1 egg, beaten with dash of salt
1 cup flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
3/4 to 1 cup water
Marinate pork with light soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt for 15 minutes.
Mix batter into a thick paste, then dip pork in and put into hot oil. Deep fry all pork until golden brown in colour. Remove from oil and drain.
Use the wok and high heat to make sauce with vinegar, sugar, starch, tomato paste and 1 cup of water. Stir constantly until cooked. Add all vegetables and pork to wok. Mix and serve hot.
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