Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups (500g) Pork liempo, sliced (skin-off)
  • 2 Tbsps (30ml) Soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup (100g) All Purpose Flour
  • 1/8 cup (45g) Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp (2.5g) Salt
  • 2 pcs (100g) Egg, beaten
  • 1 cup (250ml) Cooking oil
  • 1 1/4 cups (300ml) Water
  • 1/4 cup (50ml) Vinegar
  • 1/3 cup (75ml) Tomato ketchup
  • 1/4 cup (60g) White sugar
  • 1/2 pack (5g) AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning
  • 1/3 cup (60g) Carrots, sliced
  • 1/3 cup (60g) Red onion, wedges
  • 1/3 cup (60g) Red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/3 cup (60g) Green bell pepper, diced

Procedure

  1. MARINATE & COAT. In a bowl, mix pork and soy sauce. Marinate pork for 10 minutes. In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and salt. Coat marinated pork in flour mixture. Dip coated pork in egg then back to the flour mixture.
  2. DEEP FRY. In a deep pan, heat oil. Deep fry pork until brown and crispy. Set aside.
  3. SIMMER. To make the sauce, in a pan, mix water, vinegar, ketchup, white sugar, and AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning. Simmer for 3-5 minutes. Add carrots, onions, and bell peppers. Simmer again for 3-5 minutes. Add deep-fried pork and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
  4. SERVE. Transfer into a serving plate or container. Serve and enjoy.

Cooking Tips

In deep frying, use a colander or strainer in draining excess oil to retain its crispiness and to avoid having soggy pork.

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ajinomoto cooking_time  Cooking Time: 20 minutes ajinomoto prep_time  Preparation: 30 minutes ajinomoto servings  Servings: 10 ajinomoto size  Serving size: 1/3 cup (75 g)

Products Used

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Nutrition Facts

Calories per serving (kcal)
291.8
Carbohydrates (g)
23.1
Proteins (g)
11.7
Fat (g)
17.0
Dietary Fiber (g)
1.1
Calcium (mg)
42.8
Iron (mg)
1.9
Sodium (mg)
338.7

Good to Know Nutrition Facts

Reduced sodium by 34% Original seasoning/condiment: 2 tsps (10 g) Salt. Being high in Protein and rich in many Vitamins and Minerals, lean pork can be an excellent addition to a healthy diet.

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