Jean's Sweet And Sour Pork Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

1. This is not the traditional Chinese version, but this slightly sweeter dish is the way you'll find it in this country.
2. CUT PORK INTO 1-INCH cubes; put into a bowl with the rice wine or sherry, soy sauce and salt.
3. Marinate for 20 minutes.
4. Cut the green and red peppers into 1-inch squares.
5. Peel and cut the carrot and scallions into 1-inch chunks.
6. Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the carrot in it for 4 minutes; drain and set aside.
7. Mix the egg and cornstarch in a bowl until they are well blended into a batter.
8. Lift the pork cubes out of the marinade, put them into the batter and coat each piece well.
9. Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer or large wok until it is almost smoking.
10. Remove the pork pieces from the batter with a slotted spoon, and deep-fry them.
11. Drain the deep-fried pork cubes on paper towels.
12. Combine the chicken stock, soy sauce, salt, vinegar, sugar and tomato paste in a large saucepan.
13. Bring it to a boil.
14. Add all the vegetables, but not the lychees or oranges, and stir well.
15. In a small bowl, blend together the cornstarch and water.
16. Stir this mixture into the sauce and bring it back to a boil.
17. Turn the heat down to a simmer.
18. Add lychees or oranges and pork cubes.
19. Mix well, and then turn the mixture onto a platter.
20. Serve at once.