Delicious pork in a crispy batter, with sweet and sour sauce and red pepper. A Chinese favourite which is easy to make yourself.
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Made by Véronique
Published at 2021-07-26, this recipe is for 4 people and takes 1 hour.
Founder of Ohmydish (established 2014). Would happily spend her entire day in the kitchen. Previously worked in the hospitality industry as an independent chef and is ready and willing to help you gain confidence in the kitchen. With her easy-to-follow recipes, helpful tips, and cooking knowledge, you will be making the very tastiest dishes yourself in no time! Véronique's recipes are intended for everyone, from beginners to advanced home cooks.
Updated at: 26-03-2022
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sift together the baking powder, flour and a pinch of salt. Add the egg and 100 ml of water and mix until smooth. Set the batter aside.
remove any excess fat and sinew from the pork tenderloin and cut into cubes. Make sure that these are not too big or small (in chinese restaurants they are served as balls of around 2 cm).
mix the meat with a tablespoon of rice vinegar and a tablespoon of salty soy sauce and let it marinate briefly.
peel the onions, garlic cloves and root ginger. Halve the onions and into thin rings, then finely grate the ginger and garlic. Wash the red pepper and cut it into pieces (not too small).
heat a heavy-bottomed pan with sunflower, or other neutral oil for frying, and line a large plate with kitchen paper.
heat a little sunflower oil in a small saucepan. Sauté the ginger and garlic, briefly, over low heat. Add the tomato ketchup, rice vinegar and pineapple juice.
mix 100 ml of water with a tablespoon of cornflour to a smooth paste. Add the paste to the sauce and cook briefly until it thickens. Season with soy sauce.
check if the oil is hot enough, by carefully dipping a piece of kitchen paper into it (if bubbles appear, the oil is hot). Dredge the pieces of meat through the batter and fry until golden brown.
do not add too many pieces of meat to the pan at once, or they will stick together. Spoon onto the paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil and repeat until all the pork is fried.
heat a dash of sunflower oil in a wok or deep frying pan. Fry the onion and bell pepper for a few minutes and then add the fried pieces of meat. Stir once and add your desired amount of sweet and sour sauce. Serve immediately, enjoy your meal!
What is koe loe yuk?
Koe loe yuk, koe lu yuk, ku lo yuk (and multiple other spellings) are fried meatballs in a sweet and sour sauce.
Are koe loe yuk and koe loe kai the same?
No, koe loe yuk is made from pork, while koe loe kai is made from chicken.
Is koe loe yuk always served with red pepper and onion?
Sometimes the meatballs are only served with the sweet and sour sauce, but usually, red pepper and onion are included.
