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Tangsuyuk (Korean Sweet and Sour Pork)

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Savor the crispy, succulent delight of Tangsuyuk, where sweet meets tangy in every bite!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Pork

  • 200g pork shoulder, thinly sliced
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Batter

  • 1/2 cup potato starch
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 3 tbsp white vinegar
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tsp potato starch
  • 3 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Marinate the pork by mixing the thinly sliced pork shoulder with a pinch of salt, black pepper, chicken bouillon powder, crushed garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Prepare the batter by combining potato starch with 1 cup of water. Let it sit for 10 minutes until the starch settles at the bottom.
  3. Drain off the water carefully, leaving only the starchy paste. Stir in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to form a smooth batter.
  4. Heat enough oil in the wok for deep-frying. Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying.
  5. Coat each slice of marinated pork in the batter.
  6. Fry the pork pieces in batches in the wok until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
  7. Carefully remove most of the oil from the wok, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons of oil. Add pineapple juice, white vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 cup of water to the wok. Stir and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  8. In a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons of potato starch with 3 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
  9. Slowly add the slurry to the sauce in the wok while stirring continuously. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  10. Serve the crispy fried pork with the sweet and sour sauce from the wok poured over, or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
  • Author: Vincent Yeow Lim
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Pork
  • Method: Intermediate
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 602
  • Sugar: 29.1 g
  • Sodium: 1500.9 mg
  • Fat: 20.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 72.4 g
  • Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 30.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 87.9 mg