Ingredients: For the pork marinade : 500 g pork loin, cut into small pieces, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine or sherry, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated, 1 egg, beaten, 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, For the sweet and sour sauce : 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of rice vinegar, 1/4 cup of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger, grated, 1 clove garlic, finely chopped, 1/2 cup water, Other ingredients: 1 red pepper, cut into pieces, 1 onion, cut into pieces, 1 carrot, cut into thin slices, Oil for frying.
Preparation: Marinate the Pork: In a bowl, combine the pork pieces with the soy sauce, rice wine, grated ginger and beaten egg. Mix well and add the cornstarch so that the meat is well covered. Marinate for at least 30 minutes. Prepare the Sweet and Sour Sauce: In a saucepan, combine the sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, grated ginger, garlic and water. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens. Fry the Pork: Heat enough oil in a deep frying pan or wok. Fry the marinated pork pieces until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on absorbent paper. Saute Vegetables: In the same pan or wok, add a little more oil if necessary. Sauté the peppers, onion and carrot until tender but still crisp. Mix with the Sweet and Sour Sauce: Add the prepared sweet and sour sauce to the sautéed vegetables. Mix well. Combine with the Pork: Add the fried pork pieces back to the pan. Mix everything to make sure the meat is well coated with the sauce. Serve: Serve the sweet and sour pork over cooked rice or Chinese noodles. You can decorate with chopped scallions or toasted sesame if you wish. And now you have delicious sweet and sour pork ready to enjoy!