PORK: Sweet and sour pork can be easily reproduced at home using this simple recipe.

SWEET & SOUR SPARE RIBS:



2 lbs. pork spare ribs cut into serving pieces

½ each green and red pepper, diced

½ cup canned pineapple chunks

½ onion, cut into large pieces

oil for deep frying


seasoning:

½ tsp. each of salt & sugar

1 tsp. light soy sauce
1 tsp. rice wine
1 tsp. tapioca starch
½ tsp. sesame oil


batter:

¾ cup all purpose flour
¼ cup tapioca starch
1 tsp. sugar
½ tsp. salt
1 cup ice water


sweet and sour sauce:

2 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. tomato ketchup
3 tbsp. vinegar
3 tbsp. fruit syrup or water
½ tsp. salt

2 tsp. tapioca starch + 2 tsp water



Mix ribs pieces with seasoning and let stand 30 minutes. Mix batter ingredients together until smooth.

Heat enough oil for deep-frying in wok or large deep saucepan over high heat until 375 degrees F, or when tested with a dry wooden chopstick gives rise to bubbles instantly. . Dip rib pieces into batter and lower them into hot oil carefully. Deep-fry 3-4 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towel. Cool oil completely and reserve for use in other cooking.

Add 1 tbsp. oil in pan and heat over high heat until hot. Cook onion and peppers until slightly softened. Add pineapple chunks. Remove all with a slotted spoon. Add sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Mix starch with water and add to liquid in pan. Cook until thickened. Taste and adjust sweet and sourness according to taste.

Add ribs and vegetables, tossing well to coat. Serve immediately.



NOTE: Pork chops or pork pieces can be used to substitute for spare ribs.