Pineapple Pork Fritter
Pineapple Pork Fritter
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) tapioca or corn starch
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) rice vinegar
- 1 cup (250 ml) pineapple, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) grated ginger
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) beef broth
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
- 2 star anise
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- Peanut or canola oil, for frying
- 2/3 cup (150 ml) tapioca starch
- 1 cup (250 ml) flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) curry powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
- 1 1/4 lb (600 g) pork cutlets, cut into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Cook until the sugar is golden brown. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Add the cornstarch and cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Keep warm.
Pineapple Pork Fritter