Maiale in Agrodolce 🥢 Easy and Delicious Sweet and Sour Pork

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare the sweet and sour sauce: dissolve potato starch in cold water, stirring until completely lump-free. Set aside to use later, as starch settles quickly.
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2. 2
   Put sugar, tomato paste, and most of the water in a pot off heat. Slowly heat to dissolve the sugar and paste evenly, then bring to a boil.
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3. 3
   Add white wine vinegar when the sauce comes to a boil, stirring well. Then add the starch slurry and cook until thickened. Set aside to cool.
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4. 4
   Cut the pork into medium-sized pieces. Place in a bowl, add potato starch, white pepper, salt, vegetable oil, and Chinese rice wine. Mix well and let rest.
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5. 5
   Remove seeds and stems from red and yellow bell peppers, cut into diamond shapes. Peel and cube fresh pineapple. Keep in separate containers.
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6. 6
   Make the batter: combine all-purpose flour, instant baking powder, and potato starch. Gradually add water, stirring until the batter reaches the right consistency.
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7. 7
   Coat the rested pork pieces in batter. Heat oil to 160-165°C and fry the coated pork for the first time until the surface turns pale.
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   Increase oil temperature to around 180°C and fry the pork a second time until golden brown and crispy. Drain and set aside.
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9. 9
   Heat a small amount of oil in a wok. Stir-fry the bell peppers for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp. Season with salt.
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10. 10
    Add the sweet and sour sauce, fried pork, and pineapple to the wok. Toss quickly to combine well, taste and adjust salt, then serve immediately.
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