World Flavors Cookbook

Lychee Pork

Deep-fried pork pieces carved to resemble lychees, tossed in a sweet and sour red sauce.

Cuisine: China

Ingredients

• Pork tenderloin
• Batter: Starch and egg
• Red sauce: Tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, and red yeast rice for color

Instructions

1. Cross-hatch the pork so it curls into a "lychee" shape when fried.
2. Deep-fry until crispy. Toss in the vibrant red sauce.
3. Garnish with water chestnuts or actual lychees.