Myanmar Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple and Peppers
A vibrant and flavorful sweet and sour pork dish, featuring tender pieces of pork stir-fried with juicy pineapple chunks, crisp bell peppers, and onions in a tangy and slightly sweet sauce. This dish is a popular home-style meal in Myanmar, often served with steamed rice.
🧂 Ingredients
- 400 g Pork shoulder(cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch(for coating pork)
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce(for marinating pork)
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 inch piece Ginger(minced)
- 1 medium Onion(cut into wedges)
- 1 medium Bell pepper(any color, cut into chunks)
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks(fresh or canned)
- 3 tbsp Vegetable oil(divided)
- 4 tbsp Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 3 tbsp Water
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, toss the pork pieces with cornstarch and soy sauce. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, and water to make the sauce. Set aside.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork and stir-fry until browned and cooked through. Remove pork from the wok and set aside.
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the wok. Add minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 5
Add the onion and bell pepper to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender-crisp.
- 6
Add the pineapple chunks and the cooked pork back into the wok. Pour the prepared sweet and sour sauce over everything.
- 7
Stir well to coat all ingredients with the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot with steamed rice.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a crispier pork, you can deep-fry the marinated pork pieces before adding them to the stir-fry.
- ✓Adjust the sugar and vinegar to your preference for sweetness and tanginess.
- ✓Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or snow peas for extra color and nutrition.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Substitute pork with chicken or shrimp.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick.