Idol sa Kusina Recipe- CANTONESE SWEET & SOUR PORK

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe on Episode 70 / Nov. 18- CANTONESE SWEET & SOUR PORK.

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

4 tbsp. cornstarch

1½ tsp. baking powder

Pinch of salt

1 tbsp oil

Water

8 oz. pork fillet, cut into ½-inch cubes

1 onion, sliced

1 green pepper, seeded, cored and sliced

1 small can pineapple chunks, juice reserved

Oil for frying 

For Sweet and Sour Sauce

2 tbsp. cornstarch

½ cup light brown sugar

Pinch of salt

½ cup cider vinegar or rice vinegar

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated

6 tbsp. tomato catsup

6 tbsp. reserved pineapple juice

image and recipe credit: idol sa kusina

Procedure:

1. To prepare the batter, sift the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Make a well in the center and add the oil and enough water to make a thick, smooth batter. Using a wooden spoon, stir the ingredients in the well, gradually incorporating flour from the outside, and beat until smooth.

2. Heat enough oil in a wok to deep-fry the pork. Dip the pork cubes one at a time into the batter and drop into the hot oil. Fry 4-5 pieces of pork at a time and remove them with a draining spoon to paper towels. Continue until all the pork is fried.

3. Pour off most of the oil from the wok and add the sliced onion, pepper and pineapple. Cook over high heat for 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.

4. Mix all sauce ingredients together and pour into the wok. Bring slowly to a boil, stirring continuously until thickened. Allow to simmer for about 1-2 minutes or until completely clear.

5. Add the vegetables, pineapple and pork cubes to the sauce and stir to coat completely. Reheat for 1-2 minutes and serve immediately.