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Myanmar Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple
A flavorful and slightly tangy stir-fry featuring tender pieces of pork, crisp vegetables, and sweet pineapple, all coated in a savory sauce. This dish offers a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and umami flavors, often found in Burmese home cooking.
🧂 Ingredientes
- 400 g Pork loin(cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 large Egg white
- 3 tbsp Vegetable oil(divided)
- 1 medium Onion(cut into wedges)
- 1 medium Bell pepper(any color, cut into chunks)
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks(fresh or canned)
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 tsp Ginger(grated)
- 4 tbsp Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Water
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
👨🍳 Instrucciones
- 1
In a bowl, toss the pork pieces with cornstarch, soy sauce, and egg white. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
💡 Consejos de Profesional: This helps tenderize the pork and creates a light coating for frying. - 2
Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the marinated pork until golden brown and cooked through. Remove pork from the wok and set aside.
- 3
Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the wok. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.
- 4
Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the wok and stir-fry until they are crisp-tender.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, and water to make the sauce. Pour the sauce into the wok with the vegetables.
💡 Consejos de Profesional: Adjust sugar and vinegar to your preferred balance of sweet and sour. - 6
Add the pineapple chunks and the cooked pork back into the wok. Stir everything together to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, usually with steamed rice.
💡 Consejos de Profesional: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
💡 Consejos de Profesional
- ✓Ensure your wok is hot before adding ingredients for a proper stir-fry.
- ✓Don't overcrowd the wok when cooking the pork; cook in batches if necessary.
- ✓For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic and ginger.
✨ Ideas de "Twist"
Inspiración para tu propia versión de esta receta
- Add other vegetables like carrots, snow peas, or broccoli florets.
- Substitute chicken or firm tofu for pork.
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and stir into the sauce at the end.