Serves
INGREDIENTS
700g/1/1/2lb lean pork, diced
425ml/15fl oz/1/1/4 cups chicken stock
1/2 cucumber, peeled and cut into sticks
1 clove garlic, crushed
50g/2oz creamed coconut
2 firm tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped
1 tsp paprika
150ml/1/4 pint/2/3 cup vegetable oil or lard
1 small bunch chives, chopped
1 tsp cracked black pepper (shortening), for frying
1 tbsp sugar
1 under-ripe papaya or paw paw, peeled, deseeded and roughly chopped
175ml/6fl oz/1/3 cup palm or cider vinegar
2 small bay leaves
salt

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SWEET AND SOUR PORK WITH COCONUT SAUCE

Marinate the pork, garlic, paprika, black pepper, sugar, vinegar and bay leaves for 2 hours. Add the stock and coconut.

Simmer gently for 30—35 minutes, re-move pork, and drain. Heat the oil and brown the pork evenly. Remove and drain.

Return the pork to the sauce with thel papaya or paw paw, season and simmer 15-20 minutes. Add garnishes and serve.