Name: Pork and pineapple stir-fry
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 14 min
Ingredients: 500g pork; 2 Tbsp peanut oil; 3 Tbsp chopped garlic; 250g fresh pineapple cut into small pieces; 2 Tbsp chopped coriander; 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce (dark); 2 tsp sugar; garnish: coriander leaves; Marinade:; 2 tsp soy sauce (light); 2 tsp Chinese rice wine (or dry sherry); 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 tsp cornstarch

Pork and pineapple stir-fry

28 Jan 2016

by Dinna

Prep Time

8 minutes

Cook Time

6 minutes

Total Time

14 minutes

Background

Pork & pineapple is a classic and very popular combo, particularly in South-East Asian cuisines. This pork and pineapple stir-fry is an easier version of the other popular dish called sweet-and-sour pork. It's perfect for a Chinese meal or for a party - the cooking only takes 6 minutes!

Ingredients

500g pork
2 Tbsp peanut oil
3 Tbsp chopped garlic
250g fresh pineapple cut into small pieces
2 Tbsp chopped coriander
1.5 Tbsp soy sauce (dark)
2 tsp sugar
garnish: coriander leaves
Marinade:
2 tsp soy sauce (light)
2 tsp Chinese rice wine (or dry sherry)
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

Cut the meat into 5 cm long, thin strips. Mix the marinade in a bowl, add the pork pieces, toss well. Set aside.
Heat the wok and add the peanut oil. When the oil starts looking smoky, add the garlic and fry for a few seconds until golden.
Drain the pork strips, add to the oil and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
Add the pineapple chunks, coriander, soy sauce and sugar, then stir-fry for 3 minutes.
Serve sizzling hot with coriander leaves scattered on top.