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Sweet and Sour Pork: A Culinary Guide

Sweet and sour pork, a beloved Cantonese dish, tantalizes taste buds with its perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors. Here’s a concise guide to crafting this classic.

Ingredients: 500g pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 egg white, and 3 tbsp cornstarch for marinating; 1 bell pepper, 1 pineapple chunk (canned), 1 onion (sliced); 3 tbsp oil for frying. For the sauce: 4 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 cup water mixed with 1 tsp cornstarch.

Steps:

1. Marinate the pork: Toss pork with soy sauce, sesame oil, egg white, and cornstarch. Let sit for 15 minutes.

2. Deep-fry: Heat oil to 180°C. Fry pork until golden, then drain excess oil.

3. Stir-fry veggies: In a wok, stir-fry bell pepper, pineapple, and onion until slightly tender.

4. Make the sauce: Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl, pour into the wok, and simmer until thickened.

5. Combine: Return pork to the wok, toss with the sauce, and cook for 1 minute. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Serve hot with steamed rice for a delightful meal. Enjoy this crispy, tangy-sweet masterpiece!