Yeo Kyung-rae's Sweet and Sour Pork

Classic crispy fried pork with tender pork loin that stays crunchy even after time passes—this is the legendary no-meat version of sweet and sour pork.

Ingredients needed 3 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • For the perfect coating, use only the thick residue ('paste') left after soaking and draining the potato starch mixture—this ensures crispiness without hardness.
  • A properly made traditional Chinese sweet and sour pork remains completely dry and crisp even when tossed in sauce, with no starch runoff and lasting crunch.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to learn the secret to making sweet and sour pork that never gets soggy over time.
  • People looking for a universally enjoyable Chinese main dish suitable for the whole family.

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