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Pork and pineapple stir-fry

Pork and 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!
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Chinese, South East Asian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g pork
  • 2 Tbsp peanut oil
  • 3 Tbsp chopped garlic
  • 250 g 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

Method
 

  1. Cut the meat into 5 cm long, thin strips. Mix the marinade in a bowl, add the pork pieces, toss well. Set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Drain the pork strips, add to the oil and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
  4. Add the pineapple chunks, coriander, soy sauce and sugar, then stir-fry for 3 minutes.
  5. Serve sizzling hot with coriander leaves scattered on top.