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Lychee Pork

荔枝肉lì zhī ròu

Time
45 min
Difficulty
Hard
Calories
681 kcal
Yield
1 serving

Lychee Pork is a sweet-and-sour, crispy traditional Fujian dish from Fuzhou. Tender pieces of meat coated in a glossy red sauce are paired with fruit for a refreshing, fruity aroma. Lean pork is rich in high-quality protein, while pineapple provides dietary fiber and vitamins that help cut through the richness and stimulate the appetite. The process involves cutting the meat, coating it in batter, and deep-frying twice. It is slightly challenging but clearly structured, making it suitable for home cooks with some experience. It can be served in about 45 minutes.荔枝肉是一道酸甜酥香的福州传统闽菜,外焦里嫩的肉块裹着红亮的酱汁,搭配水果添入清爽果香。猪瘦肉富含优质蛋白质,凤梨含有膳食纤维和维生素,能帮助开胃解腻。制作过程需要切肉、挂糊和两次油炸,略有挑战但步骤明确,适合有一定下厨基础的美食爱好者尝试,大约 45 分钟就能端上餐桌。

Lychee Pork

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Lychee Pork — ingredients and steps overview

Method10 steps

  1. 1

    Prepare and Marinate the Lean Pork

    处理瘦肉并腌制

    Cut the lean pork into pieces (each 2-3 cm), place them in a large bowl, and add 1 egg, 50g cornstarch, 3ml light soy sauce, and 2g chicken bouillon powder.

    瘦肉切块(每块 2-3 cm ),放入大碗中,加入鸡蛋 1 个 、生粉 50 g 、生抽 3 ml 、鸡精 2 g

    5 min

    • Keep the pieces uniform in size for even cooking.肉块大小要均匀,方便受热均匀
    Step 1: Prepare and Marinate the Lean Pork
  2. 2

    Coat with Batter

    挂糊处理

    Stir thoroughly until the cornstarch fully coats the pork pieces (add more cornstarch if too thin, or water if too dry), then add 5ml oil and stir well before setting aside.

    充分搅拌,直至生粉包裹住瘦肉块(太稀则继续加生粉,太干则加水),然后加入 5 ml 油,在充分搅拌后备用

    3 min

    • Adding a little oil at the end prevents the pieces from sticking together when they hit the oil.最后加点油可以防止下锅时肉块粘连
    Step 2: Coat with Batter
  3. 3

    Prepare the Sweet-and-Sour Sauce

    调配糖醋汁

    In another bowl, combine ketchup, 3g chicken bouillon powder, 2ml light soy sauce, minced ginger, granulated sugar, 10g cornstarch, aged black vinegar, and 200ml cold water. Stir well and set aside.

    在准备一个碗,加入番茄酱、鸡精 3 g 、生抽 2 ml 、姜末、白砂糖、生粉 10 g 、香醋、凉水 200 ml ,充分搅拌后备用

    2 min

    • Stir thoroughly to ensure the starch doesn't settle.充分搅拌确保淀粉不沉底
    Step 3: Prepare the Sweet-and-Sour Sauce
  4. 4

    Prepare the Pineapple

    准备凤梨

    Cut one pineapple into 6 pieces (each 1.5-2 cm).

    切一个凤梨, 准备 6 个 (每个 1.5-2 cm)凤梨块

    2 min

    • Pineapple pieces should be slightly smaller than the pork pieces.凤梨块大小应略小于肉块
    Step 4: Prepare the Pineapple
  5. 5

    Heat the Oil

    热油

    Heat the wok and pour in 500ml oil. Continue heating until you hear a sizzling sound.

    起锅烧油,倒入 500 ml 油,一直烧油直到听到油炸声

    5 min

    • You can test the oil temperature with a wooden chopstick; fine bubbles around it indicate it's ready.可以用木筷子试油温,周围起细密小泡即可
    Step 5: Heat the Oil
  6. 6

    First Fry

    下锅初炸

    Add the pork pieces one at a time (do not pour the whole bowl in), making sure each piece is separated.

    将瘦肉一个一个放入锅中(切记不可以整碗倒入),保证每个肉不要粘在一起

    2 min

    • Keep the heat at medium-low to prevent burning the outside while the inside stays raw.保持中小火,防止外焦内生
    Step 6: First Fry
  7. 7

    Turn and Shape

    翻炸定型

    After all the pork is in, use a spoon to turn the pieces over every 30 seconds until the surface turns golden.

    全部放入瘦肉后,每 30 S 用勺子来回两面翻转瘦肉块,直至瘦肉块表面金黄

    4 min

    • Watch the color closely.注意观察颜色变化
    Step 7: Turn and Shape
  8. 8

    Second Fry

    复炸

    Remove the pork, wait one minute, then return it to the hot oil and fry until the surface turns deep golden brown. Remove and place in a large bowl.

    取出瘦肉,一分钟后倒入油锅中继续炸,直至瘦肉块表面出现焦黄后,取出放入大碗备用

    3 min

    • The second fry is key to crispiness; don't overdo it.复炸是酥脆的关键,时间不宜过长
    • Tap the pork pieces with a spoon; a hollow sound means they're fully fried.可以通过勺子敲打瘦肉块,听到声响来判断是否炸透
    Step 8: Second Fry
  9. 9

    Toss with Sauce

    裹汁翻炒

    Heat the wok, pour in the sauce, and after 30 seconds add the pork and pineapple pieces. Toss well and serve.

    起锅,倒入汤汁,30 S 后倒入瘦肉块、凤梨块,充分翻炒后出锅

    1 min

    • Work quickly to ensure an even sauce coating while keeping the pork crispy.动作要快,保证挂汁均匀且肉块保持酥脆
    Step 9: Toss with Sauce
  10. 10

    Garnish

    点缀

    Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

    摆上芝麻

    30 sec

    • Adding sesame seeds while hot enhances the aroma.趁热撒上芝麻更香
    Step 10: Garnish

Extra tips

  • Traditionally in Fuzhou, water chestnuts (to cut richness) and potatoes (to absorb oil) are used. If unavailable, pineapple is a good substitute.更多情况下,福州当地会选用马蹄(解腻)和马铃薯(洗油),若买不到可用凤梨替代。
  • Fujian cuisine leans sweet; if you're not used to it, you can reduce or omit the sugar.闽菜以甜为主,如果吃不惯的可以减少或放弃白糖。
  • Tap the pork pieces with a spoon; a hollow sound indicates they're fully fried through.可以通过勺子敲打瘦肉块,听到声响来判断是否炸透瘦肉。

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