Tangsooyook Pancake

Tangsooyook Pancake

Discover this twist on Tangsooyook, the beloved Chinese-Korean sweet and sour pork dish also known as Tangsuyuk, reimagined as a crispy pancake! This recipe uses uses the leftover starch water from the traditional recipe in the pancake batter, creating an incredibly crispy exterior that might even rival the original. Topped with tender marinated pork and served with a zesty sweet and sour sauce, this fusion creation brings the best of both worlds to your table.

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Cook time: 30 min (Prep: 15 min)
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Sauce

Directions

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  • Slice the pork loin into strips and pat dry with a paper towel.
    • 0.50 lb pork loin chops, sliced (227 g)
  • Add some minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
    • 2 clove garlic, minced (6 g)
    • salt
    • black pepper
  • Mix the cornstarch with water until the starch settles. Drain the water and mix the remaining firm starch into the batter.
    • 4 tbsp cornstarch (32 g)
      (or potato starch)
    • 1 cup water (240 g)
  • To a pan heated over medium-low heat, add the neutral oil, enough to cover the surface. Once the oil is hot, pour in the batter.
    • 1 tbsp neutral oil (14 g)
      (for frying)
  • Pan fry the batter for 3-5 minutes until the edges turn crispy. Flip the pancake and fry for another 3-5 minutes until both sides are crispy, then set aside.
    • For the sweet and sour dipping sauce, mix sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and water in a pan. Bring to a boil and add some chopped bell pepper and some cornstarch water to adjust the consistency.
      • 2 tbsp sugar (28 g)
      • 1/2 tbsp soy sauce (9 g)
      • 2 tbsp vinegar (30 g)
      • 1/2 cup water (120 g)
      • bell pepper, chopped
      • 2 tbsp cornstarch water (32 g)

    Nutrition Information

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    Per serving

    Nutrient
    Amount
    % DV
    Calories
    942 kcal
    47%
    Fat
    46 g
    59%
    Saturated fat
    13 g
    63%
    Trans fat
    0 g
    Fiber
    0.4 g
    1.5%
    Carbohydrates
    63 g
    23%
    Sugars
    28 g
    56%
    Protein
    63 g
    126%
    Sodium
    641 mg
    28%
    Cholesterol
    181 mg
    60%

    Total (1 servings)

    Nutrient
    Amount
    % DV
    Calories
    942 kcal
    47%
    Fat
    46 g
    59%
    Saturated fat
    13 g
    63%
    Trans fat
    0 g
    Fiber
    0.4 g
    1.5%
    Carbohydrates
    63 g
    23%
    Sugars
    28 g
    56%
    Protein
    63 g
    126%
    Sodium
    641 mg
    28%
    Cholesterol
    181 mg
    60%

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