Sweet and Sour Pork

Sweet and Sour Pork

This recipe is finely selected by China Travel Golden Route and sponsored by ChineseFoodDIY.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg Pork Belly ( 1 inch cubes)
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 1 1/2 tbsp Brandy (optional)
  
• 1 Egg (beaten)
  
• 1 tbsp Cornflour
  
• 600 ml Vegetable oil
  
• 1 spring Onion (cut in to 1inch)
  
• 100 g Canned bamboo shoot
  
• 1 Green pepper (diced)

Sauce:

• 3 tbsp wine vinegar
  
• 3 tbsp sugar
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 2 tbsp Tomato puree or sauce
  
• 2 tbsp Orange juice
  
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  
• 1 tbsp Cornflour

• Mix the pork cubes with salt & Brandy & leave to marinade for 15 minutes.

• Blend the beaten egg, cornflour & add the pork cubes and turn until each cube is well coated.

• Mix the sauce ingredients together in a bowl.

• Heat the oil in a wok to 180 degree C or 350 degree F or until a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds. Add the pork cubes and deep fry for 3 minutes, then remove and drain on paper towels. Heat the oil again until smoking, return the pork with the bamboo shoots & fry for 2 minutes or until they are golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

• Now heat a pan and add the sauce mix and heat till slightly thick.

• Mix the sauce with the meat & vegetable just before serving.