The BEST Korean Sweet and Sour Pork! Tangsuyuk

potato starch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Arrowroot powder is a healthier alternative with a similar thickening ability.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken breast is lower in fat, while tofu is a vegetarian option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offer a similar taste.

Cut 1.5 pounds of pork loin into two finger-sized pieces.

Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine, and a little black pepper to the pork and mix.

Marinate the pork for 5 to 10 minutes.

Cut 4 sweet onions and 1 regular yellow onion into small cubes, separating them.

Cut 1 small cucumber into bite-sized pieces.

Cut 6 pieces of mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.

Cut 1/2 red bell pepper into thin slices.

Mix 1 cup of potato starch with 2 cups of water and let it sit for at least 5 hours or overnight.

After soaking, pour out the water to leave a potato starch paste.

In a bowl, beat 1/2 egg and mix in 2 tablespoons of oil, then combine with the potato starch paste.

Coat the marinated pork with the batter.

Heat oil to 350°F in a deep pot and fry the pork pieces one by one to avoid sticking.

Fry the pork in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per batch.

Increase the oil temperature to 370-380°F for a second fry after letting the pork cool slightly.

Heat a wok over high heat and add 1-2 teaspoons of oil.

Add all the cut vegetables to the wok and stir-fry.

Add 1/4 cup of pineapple juice and 1/4 cup of chicken stock to the vegetables.

Add 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of white vinegar, and juice from 1/2 lemon to the wok.

Add 1 tablespoon of ketchup to the sauce mixture.

Mix 1.5 tablespoons of potato starch or cornstarch with cold water and add to the sauce to thicken it.

Turn off the heat once the sauce has thickened.

Combine the fried pork with the sauce and vegetables, or serve the sauce on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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