Description
Korean-Chinese sweet and sour pork. Unlike Japanese/Chinese versions, the pork is ultra-crispy and served with a clear, highly sweet jelly-like sauce.
Restaurants serving Tangsuyuk (Sweet and Sour Pork)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Pork loin
- Potato starch
- Onion/Wood ear mushroom
- Vinegar
- Sugar
Instructions
- Double-fry pork in potato starch batter for extreme crunch.
- Serve with a clear, sweet-sour sauce of soy, sugar, and vinegar.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Vinegar acidity and intense sweetness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese Subuta (but texture is completely diff)
Pairing
Jajangmyeon / Jjamppong
Trivia
[Unique Culture] In K-dramas, the ultimate delivery combo is always 'Two bowls of Jajangmyeon and one plate of Tangsuyuk'.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Koreans are fiercely divided into two factions: 'Bumok' (pour sauce all over) vs 'Chinmok' (dip individually to keep the crunch).
Allergen
Pork, Wheat (Soy sauce)