October 12, 2012

Sweet & Sour Pineapple Chicken

By Fijian Food Safari


30ml       Virgin coconut or vegetable oil
1 only     Brown onion, peeled & sliced
1 only     Carrot, peeled, sliced
2 only     Fresh tomato
2 Tbsp    Corn or rice flour, mix with a little water for a slurry
1 pc        Fresh ginger, peeled & sliced
400gm   Fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
1/4 cup  White wine vinegar or normal vinegar
2 Tbps    Light soy sauce
4 Tbsp    Brown sugar or honey
1/4 cup  Tomato puree or ketchup
200ml    Vegetable, Fish or Meat Stock
500gm   Chicken or seafood
                Any fresh vegetables

Marinate chicken or seafood in a little light soy sauce for at least 30 mins
Shallow fry the meat or seafood in virgin coconut oil until sealed, approx 5 mins
In a frypan or wok, cook onion, ginger, carrot & tomato, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes
Add vinegar, soy, sugar, tomato puree and stock - bring to boil
Add the pineapple pieces, cooked meat or seafood and vegetables
Bring to the boil, check meat is fully cooked, and thicken slightly with the flour slurry
Serve with steamed rice