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gu lou juk

🇨🇳 A dish from China

gu lou juk, a dish from China
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Sweet and sour pork is a Cantonese and Chinese-American dish consisting of fried pork tenders with sweet and sour sauce. It is usually served with vegetables, and sometimes with pineapple.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientspork tenderloin, sugar, vinegar, bell pepper, pineapple, batter
🔥Cooking methodbattered and deep-fried, tossed in sweet-sour sauce
👅Flavour & stylesweet and tangy, glossy sauce
🕒When it’s eatenmain dish shared with rice

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Frequently asked questions

Where does gu lou juk come from?
gu lou juk is a dish that originated in China.
What is gu lou juk?
Sweet and sour pork is a Cantonese and Chinese-American dish consisting of fried pork tenders with sweet and sour sauce. It is usually served with vegetables, and sometimes with pineapple.