Authentic sweet & sour pork Recipe

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Authentic sweet & sour pork

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1	Cut the pork into 1-inch cubes.
2	Put the cubes into a bowl together with the rice wine or sherry, 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce and ?teaspoon salt, and marinate for 20 minutes.
3	Meanwhile, cut the green and red peppers into 1-inch squares.
4	Peel and cut the carrot and scallions into 1-inch chunks.
5	Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the carrots in it for 4 minutes; drain and set aside.
6	Mix the egg and cornstarch in a bowl until they are well blended into a batter.
7	Lift the pork cubes out of the marinade, put them into the batter and coat each piece well.
8	Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer or large wok until it is almost smoking.
9	Remove the pork pieces from the batter with a slotted spoon, and deep-fry them.
10	Drain the deep-fried pork cubes on paper towels.
11	Combine the chicken stock, soy sauce, salt, vinegar, sugar and tomato paste in a large saucepan.
12	Bring it to a boil.
13	Add vegetables (not the leches or oranges).
14	Stir well.
15	In a small bowl, blend together the cornstarch and water.
16	Stir this mixture into the sauce and bring it back to a boil.
17	Turn the heat down to a simmer.
18	Add the leches or oranges and pork cubes.
19	Mix well, and then turn the mixture onto a deep platter.
20	Serve at once.
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