Sweet and Sour Pork

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8 cups plus 3 tablespoons peanut oil

1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1/2 cup pineapple juice

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

1/4 cup light brown sugar

1 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes

1 cup plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

3/4 cup soda water, plus more if needed

2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch dice

4 scallions, whites and light green parts cut into 1-inch-long pieces, dark green tops thinly sliced for garnish

Jasmine rice, for serving

Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish