Fried Pork in Rich Tomato Soup
For the fried pork recipe, search my profile for 'Fried Pork' or 'Sweet and Sour Pork'. Make sure to stir-fry the tomatoes until they thicken before adding water. Do not boil the fried pork for too long, otherwise the coating will fall off and the texture will be compromised.
Story
This comforting dish brings together crispy, golden fried pork and a rich, tangy tomato broth. A nostalgic favorite, it relies on a thick, flavorful tomato base that perfectly coats the juicy pieces of meat. The delightful contrast between the crunchy pork and the savory-sweet soup makes for a deeply satisfying and warming meal.
Ingredients
Fried meat
1 portion
Tomatoes
2 pieces
Scallion
10g
Ginger
10g
White pepper powder
2g
Salt
3g
Cilantro
10g
Tomato
Instructions
1
Step 1
Prepare a portion of leftover fried pork (see my homepage for the recipe, search: Shandong Fried Pork)
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Step 2
Wash the tomatoes, cut into small dices, and set aside
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Step 3
Heat the wok and oil, add scallions and ginger to stir-fry until fragrant, then add the diced tomatoes and stir-fry
4
Step 4
Stir-fry until the tomatoes become thick and saucy as shown in the picture
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Step 5
Add an appropriate amount of boiling water and bring to a boil
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Step 6
Once the water boils, add the fried pork and cook for about a minute. Sprinkle a little salt and white pepper powder right before taking it out
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Step 7
Stir well, sprinkle a little chopped cilantro, and turn off the heat!
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Step 8
Serve into a large bowl! The thick tomato soup with fried pork is done!
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Step 9
Finished product picture of Minruyi's Deep-Fried Meat in Tomato Thick Soup
Main Dish
Air-Dried Sichuan Peppercorn Duck
Duck legs cured with crushed green Sichuan peppercorns, salt, and baijiu, then hung to air-dry and later steamed. The green peppercorns matter more than regular red ones—their numbing aroma sinks deeper into the meat. A high-proof Chinese liquor works best for the cure.
