Ditch unhealthy takeaways in favour of homemade golden-crusted pork fillet cubes bathed in your favourite sweet and sour sauce!
This recipe, compliments of Spier Wine Farm, finds its ideal companionship in a medley of stir-fried vegetables and fluffy rice.
To elevate your dining experience, savour it alongside The Yellowwood Organic White. This exceptional wine boasts the essence of organically grown grapes, exuding delightful scents of white peach, pear, and litchi, accentuated by subtle hints of spice and citrus.
Ingredients
- 300-400 g pork fillet, diced (2 x 2 cm cubes)
- 30 ml soy sauce
- 200 g self-raising flour
- 250 ml water (plus extra, if needed)
- 5 ml salt
- 5 ml vegetable oil
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
- Your favourite sweet and sour sauce for serving
Method
- Place the diced pork in a medium mixing bowl, then add the soy sauce and stir to coat all over. Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge.
- Add the flour, water, salt, and oil in a separate mixing bowl and stir until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to cook (can be done a few hours in advance).
- Heat enough oil in a medium size pot for deep frying (about 4-5 cm deep). Test a drop of batter in the oil – if it sizzles moderately, it is ready (you’re looking for about 180 C).
- Using small tongs or clean hands, drop a few cubes of marinated pork at a time into the batter, coating it on all sides, then place them one by one into the hot oil, not overcrowding the pot. Fry until golden. Turn the balls over if necessary, remove them with a slotted spoon, and drain them on kitchen paper.
- Serve hot with sweet and sour sauce on the side. Note: These nuggets won’t keep their crunch forever, so they are best served straight after preparation.
About The Yellowwood Range: Discover a wine that’s not just palate-pleasing but also earth-friendly. Our Yellowwood range is passionately crafted from organically-grown grapes cultivated without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilisers. Drawing inspiration from South Africa’s national tree, the wines echo The Yellowwood’s iconic status through their distinct and unforgettable profiles.
