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Sticky Sweet & Sour Pork

Sticky Sweet & Sour Pork

with Basmati Rice & Stir-Fry Garlic Veggies
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
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Protein
34.8g protein
Preparation Time
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Sesame
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Milk
  • Peanuts
  • Almond
  • Brazil nut
  • Traces of Cashew
  • Hazelnut
  • Macadamia
  • Pine Nut
  • Pistachio
  • Pecan
  • Walnut
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 packet

basmati rice

(May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Soy.)

½

red onion

1 bag

Broccoli & Carrot Mix

1 packet

pork strips

1 sachet

asian bbq seasoning

(Contains: Gluten, Soy, Wheat)

1 packet

garlic paste

1 packet

sweet & sour sauce

(Contains: Gluten, Soy, Wheat May be present: Milk.)

1 packet

sesame seeds

(Contains: Sesame May be present: Gluten, Milk, Peanuts, Soy, Wheat, Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pine Nut, Pistachio, Pecan, Walnut.)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

¼ cup

water

Energy (kJ)2613 kJ
Fat10 g
of which saturates2.2 g
Carbohydrate95.4 g
of which sugars23.8 g
Protein34.8 g
Sodium1900 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Medium Saucepan
Large Frying Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Boil the kettle. Half-fill a medium saucepan with the boiling water. • Add basmati rice and a pinch of salt and cook, uncovered, over high heat until tender, 12 minutes. Drain.

2
2

• Meanwhile, thinly slice red onion (see ingredients). • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • Cook broccoli & carrot mix and onion with a dash of water, tossing, until tender, 5-6 minutes. • Transfer to serving bowls, season and cover to keep warm.

3
3

• While the veggies are cooking, in a medium bowl, combine pork strips and Asian BBQ seasoning. • Return frying pan to high heat with a generous drizzle of olive oil. • Cook pork strips, tossing, in batches, until golden, 2-3 minutes. Return all pork to pan, add garlic paste and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. • Stir in sweet & sour sauce and the water and simmer until bubbling, 1 minute.

4
4

• Divide rice between bowls with garlic veggies. • Top rice with sweet and sour pork. • Sprinkle over sesame seeds to serve. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty, restaurant-quality flavours, though some found it overly sweet or bland.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and simple to make, perfect for busy weeknights or when kids are helping in the kitchen.
  • Suggestions: Several suggest adding more sauce, while others recommend including pineapple for a traditional sweet-and-sour taste.
  • Portions: Some felt the vegetable portions were too small; adding extra veggies like capsicum or snap peas could improve the dish.
  • Texture: A few found the pork slightly tough; some recommend using cornflour to crisp up the meat.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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