Sweet and Sour Pork (Gulu Rou)

Cooking StepsHow to cook Sweet and Sour Pork (Gulu Rou) step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1

   Wash the pork shoulder and cut into small bite-sized pieces.

   🔍 View Fullscreen

2. 
   Step 2

   Cut the bell peppers into chunks.

   🔍 View Fullscreen

3. 
   Step 3

   Add egg, white pepper powder, and salt to the pork. Mix well to coat evenly.

   🔍 View Fullscreen

4. 
   Step 4

   Add potato starch — use generously (too much is better than too little, or the batter won’t adhere to the meat).

   🔍 View Fullscreen

5. 
   Step 5

   Mix until every piece is evenly coated with the starch batter.

   🔍 View Fullscreen

6. 
   Step 6

   Deep fry the pork pieces in oil until they float to the surface, then remove. Fry them a second time for extra crispiness.

   🔍 View Fullscreen

7. 
   Step 7

   Prepare the sauce: add 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce.

   🔍 View Fullscreen

8. 
   Step 8

   Add 4 packets of tomato ketchup.

   🔍 View Fullscreen

9. 
   Step 9

   Add sugar to taste (adjust sweetness to your preference).

   🔍 View Fullscreen

10. 
    Step 10

    Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar.

    🔍 View Fullscreen

11. 
    Step 11

    Add water as needed (adjust quantity based on the amount of meat).

    🔍 View Fullscreen

12. 
    Step 12

    Add a pinch of salt. Mix everything together — taste a little to check if the flavor balance is right.

    🔍 View Fullscreen

13. 
    Step 13

    In a wok with a little oil over medium-low heat, stir-fry the bell peppers until fragrant.

    🔍 View Fullscreen

14. 
    Step 14

    Pour in the prepared sauce mixture.

    🔍 View Fullscreen

15. 
    Step 15

    Add the fried pork pieces and toss to coat.

    🔍 View Fullscreen

16. 
    Step 16

    Stir-fry until every piece is evenly coated with the sauce.

    🔍 View Fullscreen

17. 
    Step 17

    Mix cornstarch with a little water to make a slurry.

    🔍 View Fullscreen

18. 
    Step 18

    Pour the cornstarch slurry into the wok and stir-fry until the sauce thickens and clings to the meat.

    🔍 View Fullscreen

19. 
    Step 19

    The finished dish — the sauce should be glossy and fully coating every piece of pork.

    🔍 View Fullscreen

20. 
    Step 20

    Plate and serve hot.

    🔍 View Fullscreen