Sweet and Sour Pork Stir-Fry

Sweet and Sour Pork Stir-Fry is a vibrant dish featuring tender pieces of halal pork, colorful vegetables, and a tangy sauce that brings a delightful balance of flavors. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner, offering a taste of Chinese cuisine right at home.

Ingredients

• Halal pork tenderloin - 250 grams, sliced into thin strips
• Bell pepper (red) - 1 medium, sliced
• Bell pepper (green) - 1 medium, sliced
• Onion - 1 medium, sliced
• Pineapple chunks - 100 grams, canned or fresh
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Ketchup - 2 tablespoons
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Cooked rice - for serving

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and cornstarch to create the sweet and sour sauce. Set aside.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the sliced pork to the pan and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the pan, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until they are slightly tender but still crisp.
6. Return the cooked pork to the pan, add the pineapple chunks, and pour in the sweet and sour sauce. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
7. Drizzle with sesame oil, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and stir well.
8. Serve hot over cooked rice.

Nutrition

• Calories: 410
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from halal pork for muscle building and repair.
• Contains vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and pineapple.

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