Pineapple Tamarind Sweet and Sour Pork 🍍🐖✨

 New Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe: Pineapple Tamarind Sweet and Sour Pork 🍍🐖✨

Ingredients:

• For the pork:

  • 500g pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • Vegetable oil for frying

• For the sauce:

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 small red chili, minced (optional for spice)
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

• For the stir-fry:

  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into squares
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into squares
  • 1 small onion, cut into wedges

• For garnish:

  • Sliced green onions
  • Toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions:

1. Marinate the pork:

   • Toss the pork cubes with soy sauce and sesame oil. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
   • Coat the pork pieces with cornstarch, shaking off the excess.

2. Fry the pork:

   • Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok to 180°C (350°F).
   • Fry the pork pieces in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

3. Make the sauce:

   • In a small saucepan, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Sauté garlic and chili until fragrant.
   • Add pineapple juice, tamarind paste, ketchup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer.
   • Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.

4. Stir-fry the vegetables:

   • Heat a wok or large pan over high heat. Add a little oil and stir-fry the bell peppers, onion, and pineapple chunks for 2-3 minutes.

5. Combine:

   • Add the fried pork to the wok with the vegetables. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over everything. Toss until the pork and vegetables are evenly coated.

6. Serve:

   • Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice.

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Optional Variations:

• Substitute pork with chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a different protein.
• Add zucchini or snow peas for more vegetables.

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