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【Cookbook】 Timor-Leste Sweet Sour Pork /東チモール料理 スイートサワーポーク

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Sweet & Sour Pork

Cultural Context

Sweet and Sour Pork is a classic dish in Chinese cuisine, known for its vibrant colors and contrasting flavors. Traditionally, it combines tender pork with a tangy sauce made from vinegar and sugar, often accompanied by colorful vegetables. This dish is popular in many Chinese restaurants worldwide and is often associated with festive occasions and family gatherings.

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45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb pork tenderloin
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 tablespoon ginger
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 medium green bell pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner and pork shoulder is less expensive.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is a healthier thickener and potato starch is cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier and canola oil is more budget-friendly.

pineapple chunks

🥗Healthier: fresh pineapple

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Fresh pineapple is healthier while canned is often less expensive.

1

Fry the pork until browned and slightly dry.

2

Mix in garlic, onion, and ginger.

3

Add a bit of sugar to the mixture.

4

Remove excess oil from the pan.

5

Mix in dark soy sauce (referred to as ketchup).

6

Add green pepper and mix again.

7

Serve with rice or bread.

Cooking Techniques

stir-frying

Equipment Needed

wokcutting boardknifemixing bowlspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Gu Lu Rou糖醋里脊

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