Sweet and Sour Pork

Instructions

1. 1

   Separate Egg White from Yolk

   3 min

   In a mixing bowl, crack open 1 egg and carefully separate the egg white from the yolk, discarding the yolk or saving it for another use. This step is crucial as the egg white acts as a binding agent for the pork marinade.

2. 2

   Slice Pork Tenderloin

   11 min

   Take 200g of pork tenderloin and cut it into thin strips, about 1-2 cm wide. Ensure even cutting for consistent cooking and texture during frying.

3. 3

   Marinate Pork Strips

   5 min

   In a bowl, combine 1/2 tsp salt, 10g starch, 10g soy sauce, and the reserved egg white to create a marinade. Add the pork strips to the marinade and mix well, ensuring they are fully coated. Let it marinate for 20 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness.

4. 4

   Mix Starchy Sauce Ingredients

   3 min

   In a separate bowl, prepare the starchy sauce by combining the remaining 10g starch with a dash of water and 10g vinegar. Stir the mixture until smooth and set aside for later use in the sauce.

5. 5

   Heat Oil and Fry Pork

   18 min

   In a wok, heat oil to approximately 190°C (375°F). Once the oil is hot, carefully add the marinated pork strips in batches, frying them until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the pork and place it on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

6. 6

   Prepare Sweet and Sour Base

   4 min

   Using the same wok, add 30g of tomato puree and 1 tsp sugar. Stir it over medium heat until the mixture is well combined and starts to bubble, releasing a rich aroma that indicates it's ready.

7. 7

   Combine Sauce and Pork

   11 min

   Pour in a small amount of water into the wok with the sweet and sour mixture, stirring it well to create a sauce. Heat it thoroughly until it reaches a simmer, then add the fried pork strips back into the wok, coating them in the sauce.

8. 8

   Incorporate Starchy Sauce

   4 min

   Stir in the prepared starchy sauce to the wok, mixing everything together until the sauce thickens and clings to the pork. This will give the dish its signature glossy and rich texture, ensuring every piece is coated.

9. 9

   Garnish and Serve

   2 min

   Once everything is well combined and heated through, transfer the sweet and sour pork to a serving plate. Garnish generously with a dash of coriander for a fresh touch and serve immediately while hot.