Stephanie Sanders
@inspireculinaryste
Lychee Pork with Sweet and Sour Sauce
A delightful dish featuring tender pork cubes marinated in a flavorful blend, deep-fried to perfection, and tossed in a sweet and tangy lychee sauce. This recipe combines the unique taste of lychee with the savory notes of pork, creating a delicious balance that is sure to impress.
Details
- Cuisine:asian
- Meal Type:dinner
- Diet:gluten-free
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:party
- Ingredients:7
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time30 min.
- Cook time5 min.
- Total time35 min.
- Servings2
Ingredients
- 1
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 5 ounces
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Lychee Pork with Sweet and Sour Sauce.
Step 1
To start, grab a bowl and whisk together the egg yolk, soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, salt, and ground Sichuan peppercorns to create a flavorful marinade.
Step 2
Once mixed, add the pork cubes, making sure each piece is generously coated in that delicious marinade.
Step 3
Cover the bowl and let the pork soak up those flavors for at least 30 minutes—this is where the magic happens! While the pork is marinating, prepare the seasoning sauce by combining vinegar, water, sugar, tomato paste, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a separate bowl.
Step 4
This sauce will add a delightful tangy sweetness to your dish.
Step 5
Next, heat some oil in a deep saucepan over medium-high heat.
Step 6
Take the marinated pork and roll each cube in cornstarch until they are fully coated; this will give them a lovely crispy texture when fried.
Step 7
Carefully deep-fry the pork for about 2 minutes, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown.
Step 8
Once done, remove them from the oil and let them drain on paper towels to get rid of any excess oil.
Step 9
In a small saucepan, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat and stir-fry the green peppers and scallions for about 30 seconds.
Step 10
Then, add the lychees and pour in your prepared seasoning sauce.
Step 11
Stir everything together until the sauce thickens, and keep it warm on low heat.
Step 12
Now, it’s time to reheat the deep-frying oil and give the pork a second fry for an additional 30 seconds to achieve that perfect crispiness.
Step 13
Drain the pork again and place it on a warm plate.
Step 14
Finally, pour the thickened seasoning sauce over the crispy pork, drizzle with a touch of sesame oil for that extra flavor, and serve immediately.
Step 15
Enjoy this delightful dish that’s sure to impress your family and friends!.