Name: Authentic Songshu Rou (Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Pork) Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 1 lb pork loin or tenderloin (about 450g); 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine; 1/2 cup cornstarch (for coating); 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for deep frying); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for sauce); 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 inch ginger, minced; 1/2 cup canned pineapple chunks or tidbits (reserve 1/4 cup juice); 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced small; 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced small; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (slurry); Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Songshu Rou 🇨🇳 China

A Chinese dish featuring squirrel-shaped deep-fried pork pieces coated in a sweet and savory sauce.

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