Gulou Yuk (Sweet and Sour Pork)
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 Servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Gulou Yuk (Sweet and Sour Pork)
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A recipe for Gulou Yuk (Sweet and Sour Pork)! Crisp, deep-fried pork is tossed in a sweet and sour sauce with bell peppers, onions, and pineapple.
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Ingredients
Pork:
- 1 pound (450 grams) boneless pork loin cut into 3/4 inch (2 centimeter) strips
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Shaoxing wine
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (70 grams) cornstarch
Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) water
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) ketchup
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Shaoxing wine
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon (7 milliliters) worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoon (5 grams) cornstarch
To assemble:
- vegetable oil for deep-frying
- 1/2 onion cut into 1 inch (2.5 centimeter) pieces
- 1/2 red bell pepper cut into 1 inch (2.5 centimeter) pieces
- 1/2 green bell pepper cut into 1 inch (2.5 centimeter) pieces
- 1 cup (150 grams) pineapple pieces fresh or canned, cut into 1 inch (2.5 centimeter) pieces
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- rice for serving
Instructions
To prepare the pork:
- Place the pork pieces in a medium bowl and coat with the shaoxing wine, salt, and white pepper. Allow to sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Pour vegetable oil into a wok or deep pan, about 2 inches (5 centimeters) deep, and place over medium heat.
- Beat the egg and add to the pork, coating well, followed by the cornstarch. Mix well so all the pieces of pork are evenly coated.
- Once the oil has reached 350˚F (180˚C), add the coated pork pieces in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook, turning once or twice, until golden on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Use a slotten spoon or strainer to remove the pork to a towel lined plate. Repeat with the remaining pieces.
To make the sauce:
- While the pork is frying, prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the water, ketchup, Shaoxing wine, sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, and cornstarch until well combined. Set aside.
To assemble:
- Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the oil to a heat proof container. Place the wok back over medium high heat. Once the 1 tablespoon oil is reheated, add the onion, red and green bell pepper, and pineapple. Cook, stirring often, until softened and tender.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook just until fragrant. Pour in the sauce. Once starting to thicken, add the fried pork pieces and stir to coat well. Cook just until heated through.
- Serve hot garnished with green onions and alongside steamed rice.
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