
Lychee Pineapple Sweet and Sour Pork Chinese Serves 3-4 INGREDIENTS
1 pound lean pork (cut into 3/4 inch squares) 1 egg 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 4-5 cups vegetable oil 15 lychees (canned and drained) 1 cup pineapple chunks (drain and reserve pineapple juice) 1 medium green pepper (cut into 1/2 inch pieces) 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup ketchup 1/2 cup vinegar 2 tablespoons cornstarch
COOKING METHOD
Beat egg well. Coat pork by dipping into beaten egg. In a pan, place 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the egg-coated pork. Mix well until pork is thoroughly coated with flour and remove from pan. In a deep fry utensil, place 4-5 cups vegetable oil. Bring oil to a boil (360 degrees F), drop in coated pork and deep fry 6 to 8 minutes until browned and done. Remove pork and drain on absorbent paper toweling. Keep warm. Chop medium green pepper into 1/2 inch pieces. In a wok or deep skillet, place 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup ketchup, and 1/2 cup vinegar. Blend all ingredients well and bring to a boil. Add gradually 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Make paste with 2 tablespoons water. Continue to boil at high heat, stirring continuously until sauce thickens. Add pre-cooked pork, lychees, pineapple chunks, and sliced green pepper. Turn and mix rapidly for about 5 minutes or until all ingredients are very hot. Serve with hot steamed rice. |