The pork can be substituted with chicken. Sweet and sour chicken is also a very popular Chinese stir fry dish.
INGREDIENTS
* 1 pound pork, cut into 1 inch cubes
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon white sugar
* 1 teaspoon soy sauce
* 1 egg white
* 2 green onions, chopped
* 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
* 1/2 cup cornstarch
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
* 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
* 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
* sugar
* salt
Source:
* 1 cup water
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 3/4 cup sugar
* 1/3 cup vinegar
* 1/4 cup ketchup
* 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
* 1 can pineapple chunks
* 2 tablespoons cornstarch
* 1/4 cup water
Cooking:
1. Place cubed pork in a medium bowl, and season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce. Mix in the egg white and green onions. Let it set for 1 hour.
2. Heat 1 quart oil in a large deep fryer. Coat the pork with 1/2 cup cornstarch, and fry in the heated oil about 10 minutes, until evenly browned. Drain on paper towels.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium heat. Stir in the celery, green bell pepper, and onion, and cook until tender. Season with salt and sugar. Remove from heat, and set aside.
4. In a saucepan, mix in 1 cup of water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce. Bring to a boil, and stir in the cooked pork, celery mixture, and the pineapple chunks. Return to boil, and mix in 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1/4 cup water to thicken.
5. Serve hot with white rice.
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