Pineapple Sweet and Sour Pork is the Cantonese name for this dish, where 'pineapple' refers to the Taiwanese variety, and the meat is sweet and sour pork tenderloin. The golden hue and sweet flavor of the pineapple make it a perfect complement to the dish. Green peppers, red bell peppers, and onions are also common pairings in this dish. The oval-shaped plate is decorated with lines of red-orange sweet and sour sauce to add variation, while the contrasting colors of golden pineapple, green peppers, red bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and white onions create a visually striking contrast. The triangular slices are cleverly arranged to enhance the visual appeal with geometric interest.
Ingredients: pork, flour, cornstarch, soy sauce, salt, pineapple, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, sugar, white vinegar, etc.
Instructions: First, cut the pork into pieces and marinate with soy sauce or salt. After letting it sit, lightly coat the pork with flour and deep-fry in oil heated to 200°C until golden brown. Remove and set aside. In a bowl, mix white vinegar, sugar, and a bit of cornstarch to create a sweet and sour sauce. Cut the pineapple, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion into triangle-shaped pieces and stir-fry them briefly. Pour in the sweet and sour sauce along with the fried pork, and stir-fry until the ingredients are evenly coated in the sauce. Serve once done.
Scene 1: Use geometric shapes of lines and planes to create a lively visual atmosphere
Plating Method
①Use a small brush to dip into the prepared sweet and sour sauce, then brush a line from left to right on the left side of the round plate, applying more pressure at the start and easing up as you go.
②Sprinkle some green peas and black fermented soybeans casually over the sweet and sour sauce to create a contrast of colors and add a dynamic touch to the plate.
③On the opposite side of the plate, parallel to the sauce, arrange the sweet and sour pork. Place three triangular slices of pineapple at one end, stacking them slightly.
④Next to the pineapple, add some cherry tomatoes, placing a small piece of tomato skin on top for garnish. Add a slice of onion to decorate the side. On the other end of the pork, place triangular pieces of green pepper, red pepper, and onion, arranging them with the pointed ends facing outward. Finally, drizzle a bit of sweet and sour sauce randomly over the pork, pineapple, peppers, and onions to enhance the visual appeal.
Scene 2: Traditional Dishes Transformed into Party Finger Foods
The most authentic way to serve sweet and sour pork with pineapple is to use a hollowed-out pineapple as a "bowl" for the dish. This set of three circular plates, in varying sizes, creates a striking visual presentation. The chef, inspired by the idea of using the "pineapple bowl" as a serving dish, adds a skewer concept reminiscent of party appetizers. The skewers of sweet and sour pork are placed directly into the pineapple bowl, offering a convenient way for guests to enjoy bite-sized portions while engaging in conversation. The combination of the pineapple bowl and skewers, paired with colorful ingredients like green peppers, red peppers, pineapple, and onions, adds a tropical flair to the presentation.
Plating Method
①First, horizontally slice a hollowed-out pineapple, using the pineapple bowl concept, and place it on the largest circular plate.
②Arrange halved shallots evenly around the outer edge of the pineapple bowl.
③Place pineapple chunks and other ingredients inside the pineapple bowl.
④Take small bamboo skewers and thread on pieces of onion, green pepper, red pepper, followed by sweet and sour pork and pineapple. Then, fill the pineapple bowl with these skewers.
⑤On the smallest circular plate, place a shiso leaf and a skewer of sweet and sour pork with pineapple. On the medium-sized circular plate, arrange pieces of sweet and sour pork, green peppers, red peppers, onion slices, and halved shallots.
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