Tempted to call your favorite Chinese restaurant for delivery tonight?
Try this recipe instead! You can make sweet and sour pork in 20 minutes flat.
Serves 4 Prep Time 10 minutes, plusmarinating time Cooking Time 10 minutes
500 grams pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
oil for deep-frying
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
steamed rice, blanched green beans, and sliced leeks, to serve
FOR THE SAUCE
1/4 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1. Combine pork, soy sauce, cornstarch, and garlic in a shallow bowl. Marinate for 1 hour.
2. Place flour in a small bowl. Whisk in 1/3 cup water to make a smooth batter.
3. Heat oil in a large saucepan or wok on medium heat.
4. Dip pork in egg whites, then in batter, draining off excess. Deep-fry in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels.
5. Make the sauce: Combine ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer on high heat. Add pork, tossing to coat. Serve with rice, steamed green beans, and sliced leeks.
