Sweet and sour pork with basil recipe Recipe

Name: Sweet and sour pork with basil recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g (17.6oz) rack of pork or pork shoulder; 9 tbsp soy sauce; 1 bunch Thai basil; 1 large onion; 1 x 250g can pineapple in syrup; 1 tbsp groundnut oil; 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch); 4 tbsp oyster sauce; 3 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp ketchup; 300 g (10.6oz) flour; 1 l (1.8pints) (adjust quantity to suit your equipment, remembering that oil expands when heated) cooking oil, for deep-frying

Servings: persons

500 g (17.6oz) rack of pork or pork shoulder
9 tbsp soy sauce
1 bunch Thai basil
1 large onion
1 x 250g can pineapple in syrup
1 tbsp groundnut oil
2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
4 tbsp oyster sauce
3 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp ketchup
300 g (10.6oz) flour
1 l (1.8pints) (adjust quantity to suit your equipment, remembering that oil expands when heated) cooking oil, for deep-frying

1
Cut the pork into thin slices, toss in 5 tbsp of the soy sauce then cover and marinate for 1 hour.
2
Rinse, dry and strip the basil, then peel and finely chop the onion.
3
Drain the pineapple rings, reserving the syrup, and cut into small pieces.
4
Heat the groundnut (peanut) oil in a wok, then fry the pineapple and onion quickly.
5
Once they are browned, add the cornf lour (cornstarch).
6
Mix, then whisk in the pineapple syrup, the remaining soy sauce, the oyster sauce, vinegar and ketchup and stir-fry for 25 minutes.
7
Turn off the heat and set aside.
8
Prepare and heat a deep-fryer then add the basil to the hot oil and quickly deep-fry.
9
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate.
10
Drain the pork pieces, dip them in the flour, then carefully lower them into the deep-fryer and fry for 58 minutes, shaking well until they are cooked and golden.
11
Drain on kitchen paper (paper towels) then add to the wok with the sauce.
12
Mix, and arrange everything in a large dish.
13
Cover with the basil leaves and serve with white rice.

2901

kcal

Calories

273

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g (17.6oz) rack of pork or pork shoulder, 9 tbsp soy sauce, 1 bunch Thai basil, 1 large onion, and more.

Yes, Sweet and sour pork with basil recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet and sour pork with basil recipe

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