Classic Sweet and Sour

Cut your chosen protein or vegetables into generous pieces. 

1. Heat 1 tbsp. of oil in a small pan, add the spices and cook for 20 seconds then add the diced onion and cook for a minute. 

1. Add the meat or vegetables and brown lightly before adding the base sauce. Simmer for 2-3 mins. 

1. Add the diced pepper then stir in the main sauce and tofu (if using) and simmer for another 3-5 minutes or until meat or other protein is cooked through. 

 For a restaurant style dish follow these instructions to get a crispy coated chicken: 

1. Heat 1 tbsp. of oil in a small pan, add the spices and cook for 20 seconds, then add the diced onion and cook for a minute. 

1. Add the diced chicken to a separate bowl with the base sauce and leave to marinade for five minutes. 

1. Add the peppers to the onions and simmer for 2 minutes. 

1. Toss the marinaded chicken in cornflour and shallow fry in oil until crispy golden brown and cooked through and set to the side.  

1. Pour the main sauce over the peppers and onions until a simmer and toss the crispy chicken through the sauce.  

 Serves 2-3 with rice, noodles, or prawn crackers. 

As appliances may vary, these are guidelines only. 

 If you don’t like whole spices, grind these in a pestle and mortar and add them with the main sauce in step 3 (before final simmer). Alternatively, if left whole, remove them with a spoon before serving.