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Sweet and Sour Stir-fried Pork with Lotus Root

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 30 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 200g pork loin (tonkatsu cut)

  • Vegetables

    • 🥕 1/3 carrot
    • 150g lotus root
    • 2 bell peppers

  • Seasoning

    • 🧂 Pinch of salt and pepper
    • 5 tbsp potato starch
    • Enough salad oil for frying
    • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • Sauce

    • 1 tbsp sake
    • 🍬 1 tsp sugar
    • 1 tbsp vinegar
    • 1 tbsp soy sauce
    • 🍅 2 tbsp ketchup
    • đź’§ 50cc water
    • 1/2 tbsp potato starch

STEPS

1

Cut pork into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and coat with potato starch.

2

Cut carrot into bite-sized chunks using a rolling cut method. Slice lotus root into 7mm thick pieces, soak in water, and drain. Cut bell peppers into bite-sized pieces after removing seeds and stems.

3

Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl to prepare the sweet and sour sauce.

4

Heat salad oil in a pan to 170°C. Fry carrot and lotus root for about 2 minutes, then remove. Fry bell peppers briefly for 15 seconds and remove.

5

Fry the pork pieces until crispy, turning occasionally for about 2 minutes.

6

Remove excess oil and clean the pan. Add the sauce and simmer over medium heat until bubbling. Add the fried vegetables and pork, stirring to coat evenly.

7

Drizzle sesame oil over the dish before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

450

Calories

  • 25g
    Protein
  • 40g
    Carbs
  • 20g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Use fresh lotus root for better texture and flavor.Adjust the sweetness and sourness of the sauce to your preference.Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.