Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe
AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami SeasoningIngredients
- 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
- 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.
- DEEP FRY. In a deep pan, heat oil. Deep fry pork until brown and crispy. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Preparation: 30 minutes
Servings:
10
Serving size: 1/3 cup (75 g)
Products Used
AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning
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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.